October 30, 2026

Section 45 – Aadhaar Act: Power to Investigate Offences

Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 — back to Table of Contents

Section 45. Power to investigate offences.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a police officer not below the rank of Inspector of Police shall investigate any offence under this Act.