The road construction was said to have been too costly in India due to the terrain, the rivers, and the high repair costs due to the monsoons. This was the main reason due to which road length grew at a much slower pace than the railways.
Under the Royal Irish Constabulary model of police force the province was under a Captain of police who was responsible to the Chief Commissioner. The rural police were responsible for guarding treasuries, goals or headquarters and escort of prisoners.