Clause 47

When a state of emergency has been declared under section 46 the Minister may by order call out all or any part of the Force for mobilized service.

Every member of the Force so called out shall report for mobilization at such time and place as the Commandant may appoint.

Every member of the Force called out under the provisions of this section shall be subject to the provisions of this Part and the provisions of Parts III and IV as the case may be shall cease to apply to him until he is released from mobilized service.

Every member of the Force called out under the provisions of this section shall be deemed to be called out for mobilized service from the time at which he reports at the place appointed by the Commandant. Any member of the Force who fails to report at the time and place so appointed shall be liable to be charged with desertion unless within four days he shows cause to the satisfaction of the Commandant why he was unable so to report.

A member of the Force who has been called out for mobilized service shall remain so called out until he is released from mobilized service by the Commandant with the approval of the Minister.

In any proceedings whatsoever the production of a copy of the Gazette containing what purports to be an order under subsection (1) shall, for all purposes whatsoever, be conclusive proof that the said order was lawfully issued.