Home Department is responsible for the maintenance of law and order and protection of life and property of the citizens. The major functions of the Home Department are:
- Prevention and control of Crime.
- Administration of Justice System.
- Maintenance of Law and Order.
- Administration of Police Department and Civil Armed Battalions.
- Administration of Vigilance, Home Guards and Civil Defense, Fire Services, Forensic Science Laboratory and Prison Departments.
- Establishment of Lokayukta and Human Rights Commission.
- Grant of Arms Licenses and matters related to arms dealer licences.
- Grant of permits for plying vehicles on sealed/restricted routes in Shimla Town.
- Issues related to Visa, Inner-line permits, NORI, Citizenship etc.