Edward Francis Elliott, Superintendent of Police, Madras

The longest Police Chief  of Madras
Edward  Francis  Elliott

        The  Police set  up in Madras around  1840s.  Edward  Francis Elliott was the Superintendent of Police, Madras  for  a long period of nearly  22 years. He took charge on 14th February  1834 and was holding the post up to  15th April 1856.

         He was the  son of  Hugh Elliott who was the  Governor of  Madras  from  1814-1820. He was  Chief  Magistrate,  Chief  Judge of the Court of Requests  (Later Court of Small Causes)  and Superintendent of Police. His Police force retained the old posts of Jamedar,  Darogah,  Daffadar and Peons.

         He was one of successful Police Chief of Madras  whose tenure was spoken in high esteem by the people of Madras for many years after he demitted office.  He regularised many illegal activities that were going on in  Black  Town in various  Taverns,  Punchhouses, and Nautch  parties.

        He had an illicit affair with  Isabella  Napier wife of Col.Johnstone Napier  and ultimately married her. The Edward Elliott Road was named after  him.

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