(1)In order to prevent or suppress any riot or grave disturbance of peace, the Commissioner or in his absence and subject to his control the Deputy Commissioner of Police and the Superintendent, within the areas under their respective charges, may temporarily close, or take possession of any building or place, and may exclude all or any persons therefrom, or may allow access thereto to such persons only and on such terms as he shall deem expedient. All persons concerned shall be bound to conduct themselves in accordance with such orders as the authority making orders may make and notify in exercise of the authority hereby vested in it.
