THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR CHOWKIDARI ACT, 1956
Section 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.
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