Section 44: All persons bound to aid in case of accident at depot

In case of any accident or emergency involving danger to any property at any such depot, every person employed at such depot, whether by the [Government] or by any private person, shall render assistance to any Forest-officer or Police-officer demanding his aid in averting such danger or securing such property from damage or loss.

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