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Section 5: Appointment, suspension and dismissal of Chowkidars.

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

The appointment, suspension and dismissal of a Chowkidar shall rest with the Tehsildar who shall also be competent to impose a penalty of fine on a Chowkidar for neglect of duty or misconduct :

Provided that a Naib-Tehsildar may, in cases of emergency, suspend a Chowkidar or fine him or grant him leave of absence, subject to confirmation by the Tehsildar :

Provided further that the payment of dues for the period of suspension and for period of leave of absence shall be determined in the prescribed manner.

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ActThe Jammu and Kashmir Chowkidari Act, 1956
Section5
Marginal noteAppointment, suspension and dismissal of Chowkidars.
JurisdictionUnion territory of Jammu and Kashmir
StatusIn force as published by the source

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