Explanation: Bentinck (governor-general, 1828-35) abolished the office of the SP.

• The collector/magistrate was now to head the police force in his jurisdiction and the commissioner in each division was to act as the SP.
• This arrangement resulted in a badly organized police force, putting a heavy burden on the collector/magistrate.
• Presidency towns were the first to have the duties of collector/magistrate separated.

Source: Spectrum