Power to reserve public place and raise barriers

Subject to any checks and restrictions as may be specified by an order by the State Government -(a) The District Superintendent of Police may temporarily reserve by public notice, any street or other public place for any public purpose and regulate the movement of persons and vehicles in the area so reserved; and (b) The District Superintendent of Police may in the interest of general public authorize any police officer to raise barrier and other necessary structures on public roads and streets for maintenance of public order or to check vehicle or occupant thereof for prevention and detection of any crime.