Officers to assist proper officers.

Section 72(1)

All officers of Police, Railways, Customs, and those officers engaged in the collection of land revenue, including village officers, officers of State tax and officers of Union territory tax shall assist the proper officers in the implementation of this Act.

AI Explanation

All officers belonging to the Police, Railways, Customs, and those engaged in land revenue collection, including village officers, state tax officers, and Union territory tax officers, are obligated to support the designated proper officers in implementing this law. This collaboration ensures a unified and coordinated effort in enforcing the provisions of the Act.

Section 72(2)

The Government may, by notification, empower and require any other class of officers to assist the proper officers in the implementation of this Act when called upon to do so by the Commissioner.

AI Explanation

The Government holds the authority to broaden the scope of assistance by notifying and requiring officers from other classes to aid the proper officers in implementing the Act. This empowerment is granted through official notifications and is under the discretion of the Commissioner. The flexibility to call upon officers from diverse classes enhances the adaptability and effectiveness of law enforcement.