258. Chief Officer of the Volunteer Force and his duties.

(a) remove or order any member of the force to remove any person who by their presence interfere with the due operation of the force;
(b) by himself or with the assistance of the force, break through or pull down any structure or premises, doing as little damage as possible, if such breaking through or pulling down be necessary for averting the spreading of danger to life or to property of the people of the Area in general;
(c) call on the neighbouring village volunteer forces to render such assistance as may be necessary; and
(d) generally, take such measures as may be necessary for the protection of life and property.