Section 3: Deputy Commissioner to determine number of Chowkidars.

The Jammu and Kashmir Chowkidari Act, 1956Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 37 of 1956

The Deputy Commissioner shall determine the number of Chowkidars to be maintained in a town or village or a group of towns or villages in the prescribed manner :

Provided that the existing number of Chowkidars shall be treated as if it were determined under this section.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Jammu and Kashmir Chowkidari Act, 1956
Section	3
Marginal note	Deputy Commissioner to determine number of Chowkidars.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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