(1)

If in the opinion of the Government any area is in a disturbed or dangerous condition or in which the conduct of the inhabitants or of any particular section of the inhabitants renders it expedient temporarily to employ additional Police, it may by notification, in the official Gazette, specify,—

(2)

The decision of the Government under clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (1) shall be final.

(3)

On the issue of such notification, the Government may require,—

(4)

(5)

Every amount recoverable by the Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue District or other authority under this section shall be recoverable as if it were an arrear of land revenue due by the person liable therefor.

(6)

It shall be lawful for the Government by order to exempt any person from liability to bear any portion of the cost of such additional Police.

(7)

It shall be lawful for the Government to extend the period for the payment of the cost imposed under this section, for the term not exceeding five years beyond the period for which such additional Police are actually employed.

(8)

Out of the total amount recovered by the municipal body under sub-section (4) or (5) whether before or after the coming into force of this Act, the amount of the cost shall be paid to the Government and the balance, if any, shall be credited to the Municipal Fund constituted under the relevant municipal Act. Such amount of cost shall be paid to the Government every three months.

Explanation.—

In this section, the expression “inhabitants” when used with reference to any area includes persons who themselves or by their agents or servants occupy or hold land or other immovable property within such area and landlords who themselves or by their agents or servants collect rent from holders or occupiers of land in such area notwithstanding that they do not actually reside therein.