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Working hours.- The State Government shall take effective steps to ensure that the average hours of duty of a police officer do not normally exceed eight hours a day: Provided that in exceptional situations, the duty hours of a police officer may extend up to 12 hours or beyond. In such cases, adequate compensation and facilities shall be provided to the police personnel. Chapter - XIV General Offences, Penalties, and Responsibilities Order in streets and public places