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THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR CHOWKIDARI ACT, 1956

Jammu and Kashmir

An Act to amend, consolidate and declare the Law relating to the appointment and maintenance of Chowkidars in towns and villages in *the Jammu and Kashmir State.

Act number
37 of 1956
Department
Home
Enacted
16 Nov 1956
In force from
28 Dec 1956

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

15 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement. Repeal and Saving.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Deputy Commissioner to determine number of Chowkidars.
  4. Section 4Power to create or reduce posts.
  5. Section 5Appointment, suspension and dismissal of Chowkidars.
  6. Section 6Wages of Chowkidar.
  7. Section 7Wages of Chowkidar.
  8. Section 8Collection of cess and remuneration to Lambardars.
  9. Section 9Appeals.
  10. Section 10Duties of Chowkidars.
  11. Section 11Chowkidar a public servant.
  12. Section 12Liabilities under other Acts.
  13. Section 13Protection of action under this Act.
  14. Section 14Procedure for issue of summons, notice, etc.
  15. Section 15Power to frame rules.