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Section 5. Appointment, suspension and dismissal of Chowkidars.
THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR CHOWKIDARI ACT, 1956
In forceJammu and Kashmir (State Act)
5. Appointment, suspension and dismissal of Chowkidars. 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.