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Government Of Assam Home & Political Directorate of Forensic Science

Guidelines for Exhibit collection

  • General guidelines for sending sample(s)/Exhibit(s):

    • Forwarding Letter to be signed by a Gazetted Officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police.
    • Letter of Authority to be signed by a Gazetted Officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police.
    • Letter of advice for conducting test (queries).
    • Description of sample(s) on the parcel. Correct relation in respect of description, number and amount of exhibits with the seizure list should be maintained.
    • Brief Case History.
    • Duplicate copy of FIR/Post Mortem Report (wherever required).
    • The sample should be packed properly and distinct specimen seal of the sender should be affixed on the parcel.
    • The parcel (sample) should be sent to the Laboratory preferably by Special Messenger or by Registered Post.
    • Proper preservation should be used (if and when required).
    • Copy of inquest report (wherever required).
    • Viscera dispatching form duly filled up for chemical examination (wherever required).
    • Facsimile of the seal of the Police Station to be affixed in the test memo also, which should be legible.
    • Weight of the sample to be mentioned clearly (wherever required).
    • Details of seal, such as number, type, etc. should be mentioned.
    • Do not use coin for sealing.