Whereas some evilly-disposed persons have torn down or defaced
notices and orders which I have caused to be exhibited for
information and good government of the people in the Lahore
(Civil) Command.
In future all orders that I have to issue under Martial Law _will
be handed to such owners of property as I may select and it will
be the duty of such owners of property to exhibit and keep
exhibited and undamaged in the position on their property selected
by me all such orders_.
The duty of protecting such orders will therefore devolve on the
owners of property and failure to ensure the proper protection and
continued exhibition of my orders will result in severe
punishment.
_Similarly, I hold responsible the owner of any property on which
seditious or any other notices, proclamations or writing not
authorized by me are exhibited._
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