(1)Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 26 of the Act premises licensed for the vend of country liquor and foreign liquor, other than hotels and restaurants may be closed at any time for the preservation of peace and such premises which are on the line of march of troops shall be closed -(a)while troops are passing or are encamped in the vicinity; and(b)on the requisition of the 'Officer-in-Command' during the passage of troops.