State Act

The Tamil Nadu Police (Reform) Act, 2013

4. Term of office of holder of certain posts. – (1) Subject to the service conditions, a Police Officer posted to be in charge of a Police Station, Police District or Commissionerate shall hold office for a minimum period of two years, or till the date of his/her superannuation, whichever is earlier. (2) The provisions of sub-section (1) shall not apply in cases where any Police Officer referred to in sub-section (1) is – (a) convicted by a court of law in a criminal case or a case of corruption; (b) involved in a criminal case wherein charges have been framed by a court; (c) awarded punishment in disciplinary proceedings; (d) placed under suspension; (e) subjected to disciplinary proceedings after charges having been framed; (f) incapacitated by physical or mental illness or otherwise becoming unable to discharge his/her functions; (g) promoted to a higher post; (h) to be relieved to fill up a vacancy caused by promotion, transfer or retirement of other officer; (i) to be relieved for any other administrative grounds to be recorded in writing.