A chowkidar appointed under this Act shall be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the 1[Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)].
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1. Substituted for “Ranbir Penal Code, 1989” by S.O. 1229 (E) of 2020 dated 31-03-2020.आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement. Repeal and Saving.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Deputy Commissioner to determine number of Chowkidars.Section 4 · Power to create or reduce posts.Section 5 · Appointment, suspension and dismissal of Chowkidars.Section 6 · Wages of Chowkidar.Section 7 · Wages of Chowkidar.Section 8 · Collection of cess and remuneration to Lambardars.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 11 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.