Section 18

Refusal to serve.

The Madras District Police Act, 1859

  • Act 24 of 1859
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act for the better regulation of the Police within the Territories subject to the Presidency of Fort St. George.

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    If any person being appointed a special Police Officer as aforesaid, shall without sufficient excuse neglect or refuse to serve as such, or to obey such lawful order or direction as may be given him for the performance of his duties, he shall be liable upon conviction before a Magistrate to a fine not exceeding fifty Rupees for such neglect, refusal, or disobedience.

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