558. Duties of Platform Inspector. [§ 12, Act V, 1861].
(a)The following are the duties of a Platform Inspector :-(i)Distributing and supervising the work of the platform staff including Sergeants.(ii)Attending important trains and maintaining order at stations.(iti)Supervision of traffic arrangements within the railway premises.(iv)Looking after the drill and discipline of the force under him, and inspecting the barracks in order to see that they are kept clean and tidy.(v)Deputing Sergeants to visit police-stations for instructing the force in drill and the handling of arms.(vi)Care and custody of arms and ammunition, etc., and keeping the registers and accounts appertaining to them. He shall keep the keys of the magazine.(vii)Indenting for arms, ammunition, accoutrements, etc.(viii)Supervising musketry and revolver practice and the preparation of the reports and returns in connection therewith.(ix)Maintaining the records and registers necessary for the work of his staff.(b)He shall submit a daily diary in B. P. Form No. 18.(c)In the Bengal and Assam Railway, Saidpur district where there is no Platform Inspector at headquarters, the duties laid down in (vi) and (vii) above shall devolve on the Reserve officer.
