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46Revisiting Police Lawsthe effect of requiring the non-enforcement of a particular area of law.(2) The Minister must not give directions to the Provincial Police Officer in relation to thefollowing:a) enforcement of the criminal law in particular cases and classes of cases;b) matters that relate to an individual or group of individuals;c) decisions on individual members of the police.(3) If there is disagreement between the Minister and the Provincial Police Officer in relationto any direction under this section, the Minister must, as soon as practicable after the disagreement arises,10. Recommendationa) provide that direction to the Provincial Police Officer in writing; andb) publish a copy in the Gazette; andc) present a copy to the Provincial Assembly.”Section 10 should be amended to read as follows:“10. Administration of the Police: The supervision, direction and control of the police shall be vestedin an officer designated as the Provincial Police Officer.(1) Responsibilities and independence of Provincial Police Officer: The Provincial Police Officershall be responsible to the Minister for:(a) carrying out the functions and duties of the Police;(b) the general conduct of the Police;(c) the effective, efficient, and economical management of the Police;(d) tendering advice to the Minister;(e) giving effect to any lawful ministerial directions.(2) The Provincial Police Officer shall not be not responsible to, and must act independently of,the Minister regarding:(a) the maintenance of order in relation to any individual or group of individuals;(b) the enforcement of the law in relation to any individual or group of individuals;(c) the investigation and prosecution of offences; and(d) decisions about individual Police officers.Section 11- Provincial Police OfficerIn order to guarantee that the best possible candidates are considered for the important posting of PPO, andto minimize the possibility of illegitimate political interference in the selection of this position, we firmly believe thata properly constituted Provincial Police Commission (see Chapter VIII) should have an important role in the vettingprocess.11. RecommendationSection 11(1) should be amended to read as follows:“11. The Government shall, out of a panel of three police officers of the rank of Inspector Generalof Police recommended by the Provincial Police Commission, post a police officer as Provincial Police Officerof Punjab.”Section 13- Posting of Additional Inspectors General of PoliceSection 14- Posting of Deputy Inspector General, Senior Superintendent, Superintendent, Assistant