Section 27 of BNSS : Section 27: Powers of officers appointed.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh is a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the state of Maharashtra. He has been granted certain powers by the High Court under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 to conduct investigations and make arrests within the Pune district. After serving in Pune for three years, Rajesh is promoted to the position of Superintendent of Police (SP) and is transferred to the Nashik district, which is also within Maharashtra. According to Section 27 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Rajesh will continue to have the same powers in Nashik as he had in Pune, unless the High Court or the State Government specifically directs otherwise.

Example 2:

Anita is a District Magistrate in the state of Karnataka, serving in the Bengaluru Urban district. She has been given special powers by the State Government under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 to oversee law and order and to authorize certain legal actions within her district. After a few years, Anita is appointed as the District Magistrate of the Mysuru district, which is also within Karnataka. According to Section 27 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Anita will automatically carry over her powers to the Mysuru district unless the State Government or the High Court issues a directive stating otherwise.