214. Attendance at large hats and melas. [§ 12, Act V, 1861].
- It is the duty of the officer-in-charge of a police-station to arrange that a sufficient number of constables are deputed to the important hats and fairs in his jurisdiction, where disorder is likely to arise, to keep order and to prevent, drunkenness and his misconduct. On the occasion of a large annual fair or mela, he should ascertain the number of people likely to attend, and report beforehand to the Superintendent the arrangements which he proposes to make, asking for an additional force, if necessary.
