Section XXI. All Constables, and other Ministerial Officers of the Peace are required to help the Abkaree Officer

XXI. All Constables, and other Ministerial Officers of the Peace are required to help the Abkaree Officers in the due execution of this Act upon notice given, or request made by any such Abkaree Officer: and any Officer, who, without lawful excuse, shall refuse or neglect to assist as aforesaid, on being required to do so, shall be liable to the penalty prescribed by Section XXVII. of this Act, for Abkaree Officers conniving at the escape of a person arrested under this Act.