Appointment of additional force in the neighbourhood of railway and other works

Appointment of additional force in the neighbourhood of railway and other works.—(1) It shall be lawful for the Inspector-General of Police, or any Additional Inspector-General of Police or Deputy Inspector-General of Police, by an order in writing, to appoint any additional police force, to be stationed in the neighbourhood of any railway, canal, or other public work, or any manufactory or commercial concern, which is being carried on, or is in operation, and for the maintenance of which the provisions of this Act are required.

1. (2) Every such additional police force, shall be deemed to be part of the police force of the district, and shall be subject to the orders of the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police.
2. (3) The cost of such additional police force shall be recovered from the person or persons owning or having the charge of such railway, canal, or other public work, or such manufactory or commercial concern, and such cost shall be recoverable as an arrear of land revenue.