Duty of police officers.

It shall be he duty of every police officer- (i) to communicate without delay to the Director or any other officer authorised in writing by him, in this behalf, any information which he receives of a design to commit or of the co&nissioi of any offence against this Act or any rule or &&lati on made thereunder ; and (ii) to assist the Director or any other officer authorised in writing by him, in this behalf, in the lawful exercise of any power vested in the Director or any other officer authorid in writing by him, in this behalf, underthidct or any rule or regulation made thereunder.