The union government also has the power to establish any particular order regarding the police rank list in India if there is an emergency.
However, in the union territories, the union government of India is responsible for controlling the police post list and salary through lieutenant governors of the union territories. The state government defines the Indian police ranks by the legislatures and the rules. In each state of India, the state government is responsible for appointing police officers and also for appointing the powers which apply to the police ranks in their respective states. Police ranks in India are decided as per the law and order of the country. Get Access to Latest Updates Subscribe Now
