Powers to search for stolen property in certain cases without warrant

Powers to search for stolen property in certain cases without warrant .-In any local area to which this section may be extended by the Government by notification in the Gazette, any police officer above the rank of a constable having responsible ground to suspect that stolen property is concealed or lodged in any dwelling house or other place and is likely to be removed before a search-warrant can be obtained, may search such house or place subject to the general provisions in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, relating to searches.