Section 982(b) in Police Regulations, Bengal , 1943
(b)Coats, shorts and pagris get damp both from rain and from perspiration. These garments should never be put away damp into boxes or holdalls, because if this is done they are bound to rot. Such garments should be aired or dried first and then folded neatly. Cardigan jackets are only required in the cold weather. When no longer required for wear, they should first be carefully washed and dried. A few neem leaves, napthalene balls or powdered borax should be put in the cardigan jacket before it is folded and put away for the hot weather. Haversacks should be carefully washed periodically. Boots and shoes must be well-cleaned. Without the use of any polish or dubbin, the leather is bound to dry and crack. Similarly, when the stitching begins to give way or a hole appears anywhere, the boot or shoe must be taken to the muchi for repair.
