725. No relief for escorts for journey within Bengal and strengthening of escorts. [§ 12, Act V, 1861].
(a)When the journey is to be made entirely within the province of Bengal, the escort shall not be relieved en route. It may, however, be necessary to strengthen the escort at transhipment stations or where a portion of the journey has to be made by road on the termination of a railway or steamer journey. In such cases the extra force shall be supplied by the Superintendent of the district in whose jurisdiction the transhipment station or terminus of the railway or steamer journey lies.(b)Superintendents who require treasure escorts to be strengthened while crossing Calcutta, or while proceeding to any destination from railway stations in Calcutta or vice versa should request the Commissioner of Police, Calcutta, to strengthen their escort or guard.The amount and nature of the treasure (i.e., gold, silver, notes, etc.) and the number of the prisoners as well as the probable time during which the escort will be required should, be stated.
