Section 71 in Rules under the United Provinces Excise Act, 1910
71. Excise staff in addition to, not in place of, the police.
- The appointment of Excise Inspectors has not relieved the Police of the duties of detection and prosecution of excise offences. Excise Inspectors and Police Officers of both like agents responsible for the execution of these duties. Officers of both departments should help one another when joint action is needed or when the Excise Inspector is in need of men for conducting searches and making enquiries.
