963. Issue and care of greatcoats. [§ 12, Act V, 1861].
(a)Greatcoats shall be issued temporarily in October, November, December, January or February to Assistant Sub-Inspectors, head constables, naiks and constables who have to perform night duty. For a guard furnishing two sentries five greatcoats shall be supplied-four for the sentries and one for the officer when changing sentries.(b)The number of greatcoats required shall be estimated according to the following scale:-Special Armed Force - One half of the force.*Police-station staff - One-third of the force.*Town Police - Two-thirds of the force.*Railway Police - Whole of the force.** Including the casualty reserve.In the district of Darjeeling, except in the Siliguri subdivision greatcoats shall be issued to all Assistant Sub-Inspectors, head constables, naiks and constables as a part of their kit.(c)After the cold weather, all greatcoats shall be called in, overhauled and stored till needed again.
