Section 18 in The Tamil Nadu District Police Act, 1859
18. Punishment for refusal to serve.—
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 to 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.
