Special Police Officers

(1) The Commissioner may, at any time by a written order under his hand and seal, appoint any person whom he considers fit to be a Special Police Officer to assist the police force on any occasion, when he has reason to apprehend the occurrence of any riot or grave disturbance of the peace in any area of the Commissionerate and he is of opinion that the police force is not sufficient for the protection of persons residing, and for the security of property within such area: Provided that no person shall be appointed as a Special Police Officer against his will. (2) The Commissioner shall publish the names of Special Police Officers appointed under this section in such manner as may be prescribed. (3) Any person objecting to the appointment of any person as such Special Police Officer may send his reasons for such objection to the Commissioner within fifteen days of such appointment and the Commissioner may accept such objection and cancel the appointment of such officer or, after giving to the objector an opportunity to be heard, reject the objection. (4) Every Special Police Officer so appointed shall, on appointment– (a) receive a certificate of appointment, in a form approved by the Government in this behalf, the acceptance of which shall be the conclusive evidence of his consent to the appointment; (b) have the same powers, privileges and immunities and be liable to the same duties and responsibilities and subject to the same authorities as an ordinary police officer.