Section 141(c) in The Bombay Land Revenue Code, 1879
(c)place watchmen over it. - to cause watchmen to be placed over any such drop to prevent the unlawful reaping or removal of the same, and to realize the amount required for the remuneration of the said watchmen, at such rate not exceeding the rate of pay received by the peons on his establishment he may deem fit, as an arrear of land revenue due in respect of the land to which such crop belongs.