(1) The Loco pilot of a train shall not pass a departure Stop signal that refers to him, when it is at 'ON' or defective, unless his train has been brought to a stop at the station, where the defective signal is situated and he is authorised to do,-
(a) by taking 'OFF' the calling-on signal where provided under special instructions, below the departure Stop signal other than the last Stop signal, or
(b) authority is conveyed or transmitted on secured means of communication by Station Master on duty in accordance with special instructions, or
(c) given a written authority in Form12 delivered through a competent railway servant.
(2) The Station Master on duty, before granting authority to pass the defective departure Stop signal at 'ON' in the manner given in sub-rule (1) of the rule 212, shall first ensure that conditions for taking 'OFF' the said signal have been fulfilled.
(3) in case of departure signals protecting points Station Master shall also arrange to show hand signals to the departing train at the foot of such signal.