Driving licence must to join Delhi Police,say new rules

Lieutenant-Governor Tejendra Khanna has approved an amendment to the Delhi Police (Appointment and Recruitment) Rules,which will require men hoping to join the Delhi Police.

Lieutenant-Governor Tejendra Khanna has approved an amendment to the Delhi Police (Appointment and Recruitment) Rules,which will require men hoping to join the as Constable or Sub-Inspector to have a driving licence.

Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat said amendments have been made in Rule 7 and 9,which makes possession of a driving licence necessary for appointment. This will help us in multi-tasking. Now,no one can say they cannot drive.

At present,there are personnel who just drive and take up no other responsibility. Now anybody can be assigned to any task, Bhagat said.

The notification read,In Rule 7,after educational qualification,the following shall be inserted,namely… a male candidate must possess a valid driving licence for Light Motor Vehicles (motorcycle/car). In Rule 9,under heading the driving licence,it will be specified that a candidate must possess a valid driving licence for LMV. This requirement is essential for Constables (Executive-Male) in the Delhi Police.

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