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Information to be given regarding certain offences--(I) Every person aware of the commission of any offence under this Act shall, in the absence of reasonable excuse the burden of proving which rhall lie upon such person, give information of the same. to the officer in charge of the nearest police station or the magistrate having jurisdiction. (2) Every person employed or working upon any railway, aircraft, vessel, vehicle or other means I of conveyance shall, in the absence of reasonable excuse the burden of proving which shall lie upon such person, give informatioo to the officer in charge of thc nearest police station regarding any box, package or bale in transit which he may have reason to suspcct contains arms 01 ammunition in w- , pact of which an offence under this Act has been or is being committed.