17. Provincial Division to assist National Division
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Upon the declaration of an emergency in a Province the Provincial Division of that Province shall assist the
National Division in the investigation of offences, when re-quired te do so by the Inspector-Géneral of Police.
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one ' Powers to issue directions
. The Inspector-General of Police may give such ad-ministrative directions, not inconsistent with the provisions of any written law, as appear to him to be necessary or expedient for the purpose ef removing any difficulties that may arise in the implementation of the provisions of this
Act. It shall-be the duty of any public officer te whom a.
direction has been issued under this section to comply therewith.
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