law: Indian Forest Act, 1927
  44. 
  
  All persons bound to aid in case of accidents 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.