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Single Window System for State DGP Appointments
- 04 Aug 2025
- 2 min read
The Union Government has introduced a Single Window System (SWS) to standardize and simplify the appointment of State Director Generals of Police (DGPs)/Heads of Police Force (HoPF).
- It is in compliance with Supreme Court (SC) directives from the Prakash Singh vs Union of India, 2006 case and MHA guidelines on appointment of DGP/HoPF.
- Key Features of the SWS:
- Standardization: Offers a checklist and uniform formats for States to submit DGP proposals.
- Eligibility Certification: A Secretary-rank officer must certify that proposed officers meet criteria, including a minimum 6 months of residual service.
- Timely Submission: States must send proposals at least 3 months before the anticipated vacancy.
- Superintendence over the State Police:
- Police is a State subject under the 7th Schedule of the Constitution.
- Further, section 3 of the Police Act, 1861 states that the superintendence of police in each State rests with the State Government.
- At the district level, a dual system exists where both the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police share authority.
- The State Police are generally headed by officers of the DGP (Director General of Police) rank.
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