The Authority inquiries into allegations of serious misconduct against police personnel of Additional Superintendent of Police and above cadre on allegations of “serious misconduct” which would include incidents involving death, grievances act, or rape in police custody, either suo-motu (meaning by taking cognizance of the act on its own) for the entire State or on a complaint received from the citizens or on the reference from the Government or National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), Lokayukta, or any other public authority.

After a detailed enquiry which may includes hearing of the complainant, officer/officials against whom the complaint has been made and after examination of witnesses and record if the Authority finds that there is an act of omission or commission the Authority makes a recommendation to the Government to take action against the delinquent officer/official along with any other recommendation regarding investigations. In case, no lapse or irregularity or any fault on part of Police Authorities is found after the inquiry, the complaint will be lodged.

Who can file a complaint?

Following persons can file a complaint as per section 65 Indian Police Act.

• A victim or any person on his/her behalf on a sworn affidavit.

• National or State Human Right Commission.

• State Government.

What kinds of Complaints are enquired by the APSPCA?

The SPCA enquires into all complaints which involve allegations of serious misconduct by any police officers/officials.

“Serious Misconduct” mentioned above means any action or non-action of a police officer that involves.

• Death in police custody

• Rape or attempt to commit rape in Police Custody

• Grievous hurt in police custody

Further “Grievous Hurt” include only the following kinds of hurt:-

• Emasculation

• Permanent loss of the sight of either eye

• Permanent loss of the hearing of either ear

• Loss of any member or joint

• Destruction or permanent impairing of the powers of any member or joint

• Permanent deformity of the head or face.

• Fracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth

• Any hurt which is dangerous to the extent that it can take life of a person or which cause the person severe bodily pain in a period of twenty days or person is unable to do his/her routine work with ease.

Necessary document to be attached with the complaint.

The complainant must attach

• A written complaint prefrble in Telugu or English.

• To provided all relevent details of the instances.

• A self-attsested declaration.

• Valid Identity Proof such as Aadhar card/Voter Id/ Driving License, Passport or Residence Proof such as Electricity Bill, Water Bill, etc.

• In case a person is filling in on behalf of the victim then it should be accompanied by an affidavit.