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Article 118, empowers ___________ to issue orders for the maintenance of public order or preventing public nuisance?

Correct answer: C. Head of District Police

  • A. Station House Officer
  • B. Assistant Superintendent of Police
  • C. Head of District Police
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Article 118 places the power to issue orders for maintaining public order or preventing public nuisance with the Head of District Police. A station-house or assistant-superintendent officer is not the authority named in this provision.

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