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.
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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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 6 · Wages of Chowkidar.Section 7 · Wages of Chowkidar.Section 8 · Collection of cess and remuneration to Lambardars.Section 9 · Appeals.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 11 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.