Lucknow, Aug 14 (KNN) The Uttar Pradesh Police has said that the preliminary inquiry which ascertains whether the information reveals any cognizable offences should be made time bound and in any case it should not exceed 7 days.

It has clarified that the scope of preliminary inquiry is not to verify the veracity or otherwise of the information received and as to what type and in which cases it is to be conducted will depend on the facts and circumstances of the case.

The category of cases in which preliminary inquiry may be made are matrimonial disputes/family disputes, commercial offences, medical negligence cases and corruption cases.

Prashant Kumar, Special DG Law & Order, UP has said that police officer cannot avoid his duty of registering offence if cognizable offence is disclosed.

He has directed that actions will be taken against erring officers who do not register the FIR if information received by him discloses a cognizable offence.

In cases where preliminary inquiry ends in closing the complaint, a copy of the entry of such closure must be supplied to the first information forthwith and not later than one week.

It must disclose reasons in brief for closing the complaint and not proceeding further.  (KNN Bureau)