Section 554(d) in Police Regulations, Bengal , 1943
(d)Disposal of destitute and sick persons [other than passengers]. - The Railway Police shall take charge of and arrange to remove to the nearest hospital (Public or Railway) destitute and sick persons found within their jurisdiction. When the attendance of the Railway Police cannot be secured without delay and consequent risk to the sick person, the Railway officials on the spot shall take charge and make the necessary arrangements. The cost of removal and incidental charges are to be recovered from the District Magistrate concerned who will meet it from the allotments placed at his disposal under "57- Miscellaneous-Donation for charitable purposes-Maintenance of paupers and indigent persons, etc."
