Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is First Information Report (FIR)?

FIR stands for First Information Report. Whenever anybody reports about any crime which discloses cognizable offence then information is entered into a register whose Performa is as per form no-24.5 (I) of Punjab Police Rule. It is the right of complainant to get a copy of First Information Report (FIR) free of cost, immediately from concerned police station. FIR can be registered either on written statement or verbal statement of complainant which is later reduced in writing by police officer and is signed by the complainant. If your complaint does not disclose any offence or your complaint discloses only non-cognizable offence, then FIR can not be registered.

2. What is DDR (ROZNAMCHA)?

In such cases where only non-cognizable offence is made out, Police officer will enter the substance of information in the daily diary of Police Station and give copy of same to complainant. Another copy of complaint is sent to the concerned judicial magistrate for further action. Police does not have powers to investigate a non-cognizable offence without the orders of the magistrate.

3. What is cognizable offence?

An offence for which a police officer has the powers to arrest without a warrant is defined as a cognizable offence. Offences like murder, rape, kidnapping, theft, robbery, fraud etc. are classified as cognizable. To get detailed list of cognizable offence kindly refer to first schedule of Criminal Procedure Code.

4. What is Non cognizable offence?

Other offences like simple hurt, verbal abuse, intimidation, defamation, etc are non cognizable offence. In such cases where only non cognizable offence is made out, Police does not have the power to arrest or investigate without the orders of the court. Police officer will enter the substance of information in Roznamcha of the police station and give copy of same to the complainant. Another copy of complaint is sent to judicial magistrate for further action.

5. What is bailable Offence?

Bailable Offences are those offences where the accused has the right to get himself released on bail after his arrest if he can give sureties or personal bond to the satisfaction of the police officer. For the list of bailable offences please refer to first schedule of Criminal Procedure code.

6. What is Non bailable offence?

Non-bailable offences are such offences where the police does not have the power to release the arrested person on bail (except under certain special circumstances). The arrested person is to be produced before the judicial magistrate within 24 hours of the arrest. For the list of non-bailable offences please refer to first schedule of Criminal Procedure Code.

7. Whether a police officer can arrest a person without warrant?

Yes, a police officer can arrest a person without warrant if he has been involved in any cognizable offence.

8. Whether a police officer can search a person/place without a search warrant?

Yes, a police officer can search for the person/place without search warrant under certain conditions.

9. What is CPRC?

With a view to improve service delivery system, Community Oriented Schemes are implemented through Community Policing Resource Center (CPRC) located SSP Office Faridkot. Many facilities under one roof are available at the CPRC.

10. What are the facilities at CPRC, Faridkot?

Counseling for Matrimonial Disputes. ·Children's Counseling · Counseling of victims ·· Information about status of Public complaints, · Passports, Police clearance certificate, Arms license and job verifications. · Window to receive public complaints with acknowledgement.

11. What is National Solatium Fund scheme?

Under Motor Vehicle Act 1988 compensation is given to the victims of hit and run accident cases through National Solatium Fund Scheme, 1989. The amount of compensation in respect of death shall be a fixed sum of rupees fifty thousand and in respect of disablement of any person shall be a fixed sum of rupees twenty-five thousand. In case of claims arising out of the death; the payment shall be made to the legal representative of the deceased. In case of claims arising out of grievous hurt, the payment shall be made to the person injured.

12. What is Police Remand?

Whenever any person is arrested and detained in custody and investigation could not be completed with in 24 hours and there is an accusation or information is well founded then the police officer produces him before the magistrate who authorizes the police officers to detain the accused. In such custody to investigate, recover the articles connecting to the crime. Police remand cannot be extended more than 15 days as whole.

13. What is Judicial Remand?

When a person is in the custody of the court after the expiry of Police remand or if Police remand is not granted when the person is produced before the magistrate, it can not be given more than 15 days at one time but can not be extended more then 60 days where punishment is less then 10 years and 90 days where punishment is more than 10 years.

14. What is Custodial Interrogation?

Is all the same as the Police remand but the custodial interrogation can be sought with the permission of court even when the person is in judicial custody. So when the interrogation of the accused is conducted, by taking the accused in Police custody.

15. What is Zebra Crossing ?

Parallel strips 50cm wide at crossings or main roads.The Pedestrian has first right at these places i.e other traffic must slow down knowing that Pedestrian might cross and should stop to let pedestrians cross.

16. What is signified by blinking yellow light ?

Slow down ! traffic will be joining the road.

17. Why should reflector be used on Tractor Trolley's and in rickshaws and cycles?

Reflectors give a bright reflection alerting drivers of cars, trucks, buses, about a cycle rickshaw or trolley moving ahead.

18. How to overtake properly?

Assess the situation while driving ·Declare your intention while driving ·Confirm action 1. Assess the situation Vehicle B wants to overtake vehicle A. Assess the situation in front of him i.e. look at road signs whether any right or left side road is joining or there is a narrow bridge or vehicle A is already overtaking another vehicle. Also he should assess situation at the back in his rear view mirror whether any other vehicle is overtaking him. 2. Declare your intentions Driver B should declare his intention to overtake vehicle A by sounding horn in day time or by giving dipper at night. 3. Confirmation A vehicle observes the intention of B vehicle. He looks into the rear view mirror, gives hand signal to B vehicle to slow down. Then A vehicle to slow down. Then A vehicle gives way to B vehicle by taking A vehicle towards his left. Only after ensuring that it is safe for B to overtake then A vehicle puts right indicator. Observing this B vehicle gives left indicator while overtaking.

19. Is it mandatory to have a Motor Vehicle insurance?

Chapter XI Sec 146 of MV Act 1988 has made it mandatory for motorist to take insurance to cover liabilities to third parties.

20. What should you do for avoiding challans ?·

Do not use tinted glasses/black films or tinted films in glasses of four wheelers. ·Do not use cell phones while in driving seat or driving vehicles. · Wear Helmets, while driving. · Do not Jump red lights. · Avoid triple riding. · Always carry following documents : · Driving license ·Registration certificate · Comprehensive insurance · Pollution free certificate · Fitness certificate (in case of commercial vehicle · Route permit (in case of commercial vehicle)

21. In case of road accident to whom we report ?

You can convey the information of accident to the nearest Police Station and Police post.

22. How can we get First aid in case of Accident on Road ?

Life of every one is precious. You can approach for first aid to first aid Police Posts on Hospitals Public/Private dispensaries and CPRC at SSP Office, Faridkot.

23. In case of accident, injured person to be helped for first aid or wait for Police?

You can help to the injured person for first aid before arrival of the Police. It is not prohibited by law to extend help by public for first aid to the injured person.

24. Can registering authority refuse to register or renew the certificate of registration in respect of a motor vehicle?

Yes, if the registering authority has reason to believe that it is a stolen motor vehicle or the vehicle is mechanically defective or fails to comply with the requirements of motor vehicle act.

25. What is Lok Adalat?

Lok Adalat means people's court. It is an informal system of dispute resolution and is the expeditious method to settle the matters. It provides speedy, conciliatory and cheap justice. Every award of Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a Civil Court or as the case may be and every award made by a Lok Adalat shall be final and binding on all the parties to the dispute and no appeal shall lie to any court against the award. Cases can be referred for consideration of Lok Adalat :· By consent of both the parties to the disputes. ·One of the parties makes an application for disputes. Where the court is satisfied that the matter is an appropriate one to be taken cognizance of by the Lok Adalat. · Compromise settlement shall be guided by the principles of justice, equity, fair play and other legal principles. · Where no compromise has been arrived at through conciliation, the matter shall be returned to the concerned court for disposal in accordance with law.