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(1) Any officer of Government authorised in this behalf by general or special order of the State Govern- ment may, within such area as may be specified in the order, require any male person in that area to assist in the main- tenance or restoration of law and order or in the protection of property for such period and in such manner as the officer may direct. (2) If any person fails to comply with any lawful direc- tion given to him under sub-section (1), he shall be punish- able with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine or with both. Unofficial uniforms, etc. Powers to require the assis- tance of certain persons. CHAPTER. V. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.