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(I) The Commissioner, the District Superintendent, of any Magistrate 2[ * * * * ] specially empowered in this behalf by the State Government, may, at any time by a written order signed by himself and sealed with own seal appoint any able-bodied male person between the ages of 18 and 50, whom he considers fit to be a special Police Officer to assist the Police Force on any occasion, when he has reason to apprehend the occurrence of any riot or grave disturbance of the pease within the limits of his charge and he is of opinion that the ordinary Police Force is not sufficient for the protection of the inhabitants and for the security of property. (2) Every special Police officer so appointed shall on appointment- ( a) receive a certificate in a form approved by the State Government in this behalf, (b) 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. l l Power of Inspector General and Commissioner to investigate and regulate matters of Police accounts. Special Police officers.