Appointment of additional force in the neighbourhood of railway and other works

Q: When did Section 14 of the Police Act come into force?

Section 14 of the Police Act, cited as Police Act 1861 14, came into force on 22 Mar 1861, having been enacted on 22 Mar 1861. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 22 Mar 1861 Act 5 of 1861 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 5 of 1861 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 22 Mar 1861 In force 22 Mar 1861 Cited by 1 provision

Section 14 of the Police Act, 1861 deals with appointment of additional force in the neighbourhood of railway and other works. Whenever any railway, canal or other public work, or any manufactory or commercial concern shall be carried on, or be in operation in any part of the country, and it shall appear to the Inspector-General that the employment of an additional police-force in such place is rendered necessary by the beh The Act came into force on 22 Mar 1861.

Whenever any railway, canal or other public work, or any manufactory or commercial concern shall be carried on, or be in operation in any part of the country, and it shall appear to the Inspector-General that the employment of an additional police-force in such place is rendered necessary by the behaviour or reasonable apprehension of the behaviour of the persons employed upon such work, manufactory or concern, it shall be lawful for the Inspector-General, with the consent of the ¹ [State Government], to depute such additional force to such place, and to employ the same so long as such necessity shall continue, and to make orders, from time to time, upon the person having the control or custody of the funds used in carrying on such work, manufactory or concern, for the payment of the extra force so rendered necessary, and such person shall thereupon cause payment to be made accordingly.
Section 14, The Police Act, 1861 (Act 5 of 1861).

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s. 16 Recovery of moneys payable under sections 13, 14, 15 and 15A, and disposal of same when recovered

Questions about Section 14

What does Section 14 of the Police Act deal with?

Section 14 of the Police Act is headed "Appointment of additional force in the neighbourhood of railway and other works". Whenever any railway, canal or other public work, or any manufactory or commercial concern shall be carried on, or be in operation in any part of the country, and it shall appear to the Inspector-General that the employment of an additional police-force in such place is rendered necessary by the beh

How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Police Act?

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What should I read with Section 14 of the Police Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 14 of the Police Act come into force?

Section 14 of the Police Act, cited as Police Act 1861 14, came into force on 22 Mar 1861, having been enacted on 22 Mar 1861. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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