The correct option is (c) 1 and 3 only.
Explanation
The jurisdiction of a police station in India is defined territorially under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and state police regulations. This ensures that every specific geographic area falls under the administrative control of a designated police station for the maintenance of law and order.
Statement 1 is Correct:
Every police station has a specifically defined territorial area under its control. The police personnel attached to that station are responsible for maintaining law and order and investigating crimes occurring strictly within those boundaries.
Statement 2 is Incorrect:
The general rule of police administration is that a case (FIR) must be registered at the police station having territorial jurisdiction over the place where the incident occurred. While the legal provision of "Zero FIR" allows a citizen to file a complaint in any police station irrespective of jurisdiction (which is then transferred to the concerned station), the statement frames this as a general standard for all cases within a district. In the context of basic administrative rules, citizens are expected to report crimes to the police station of their specific area.
Statement 3 is Correct:
The statutory duty of a police station is to inquire into and investigate offences committed within its assigned local jurisdiction. If a police station receives a complaint regarding an offence committed outside its area (as in a Zero FIR), it is legally required to transfer the case to the police station that has the appropriate territorial jurisdiction for the actual investigation.
Key Takeaway:
Police stations operate on the principle of territorial jurisdiction. While a complaint can technically be lodged anywhere (Zero FIR) in cognizable cases, the actual investigation and administrative responsibility lie with the station in whose area the offence was committed.