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The Chittagong Metropolitan Police Ordinance, 1978

( Ordinance NO. XLVIII OF 1978 )

[ 22nd November, 1978 ]

An Ordinance to provide for the constitution of a separate police-force for the Chittagong Metropolitan Area and for the regulation thereof.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the constitution of a separate police-force for the Chittagong Metropolitan Area and for the regulation thereof and for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto;
 
 
 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamations of the 20th August, 1975 and 8th November, 1975, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-
 
 
 

Chapter I

PRELIMINARY

Short title, extent and commencement
1. (1) This Ordinance may be called the Chittagong Metropolitan Police Ordinance, 1978.
 
 
 
 
(2) It extends to the Chittagong Metropolitan Area.
 
 
 
 
(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.
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