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(1) When it shall appear that any unlawful assembly, or riot or disturbance of the peace has taken place, or maybe reasonably apprehended, and that police force ordinarily employed for preserving the peace is not sufficient for its preservation and protection of the inhabitants and the security of the property in the place where such unlawful assembly or riot or disturbance of the peace has occurred or is apprehended, the Superintendent of Police or any officer specially empowered in this behalf by the State Government may, at any time by a written order issued under the hand and seal of such officer appoint for a period as specified in the appointment order any able bodied and willing person between the age of 18 and 50 years, whom be considers fit to be Special Police Officer to assist the Police force, with prior approval of the State Government. (2) Every Special Police Officer so appointed shall have the same powers, privileges and immunities and be liable to the same duties and responsibilities and be subject to the same authorities as an ordinary police officer. (3) Every Special Police Office so appointed shall he honorary in nature. However, the State Government, may by special order prescribe the honorarium to be paid to such Special Police officers in the manner prescribed. Police Officers not to resign without leave or two months notice