Section 9 in The Tamil Nadu District Police Act, 1859
9. Director-General to control forces and make rules.—
The Director-General may, from time to time, subject to the approval of the State Government, frame such orders and regulations as he shall deem expedient, relating to the general Government and distribution of the force, the places of residence, the classification, rank and particular service of the members thereof; their inspection, the description of arms, accoutrements and other necessaries to be furnished to them; to collecting the communicating intelligence and information; and all such other orders and regulations relating to the said Police force as the said Director-General shall, from time to time, deem expedient for preventing abuse or neglect, and for rendering such force efficient in the discharge of all its duties.
