Under paragraph 89 of the Uttar Pradesh Police Regulations, to whom is a village chowkidar responsible…
Paragraph 89 describes village watch and ward as the chowkidar's chief duty and assigns responsibility for due performance of duties to the District Magistrate. Reporting or…
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Under paragraph 89 of the Uttar Pradesh Police Regulations, to whom is a village chowkidar responsible for the due performance of their duties?
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Correct answer D
Paragraph 89 describes village watch and ward as the chowkidar's chief duty and assigns responsibility for due performance of duties to the District Magistrate.
Reporting or assisting others as part of village policing is distinct from the responsibility named in paragraph 89.
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Option A
Paragraph 89 assigns this responsibility to the District Magistrate.
Option B
Paragraph 89 does not name the Superintendent of Police (Rural) as the authority for this responsibility.
Option C
The regulation describes work with the village headman separately from accountability for the due performance of duties.
Option D
Paragraph 89 expressly names the District Magistrate.