Memoir on Thar and

“The chiefs and heads of tribes, many of whom enjoy immunities, would hardly
take it as a compliment to be offered remuneration for attendance, nor indeed do I
anticipate that the levying of the percentage would realize a fund sufficient to
remunerate all the assessors.
“With a view to the introduction of more method, regularity and expedition in the
trial of civil cases, I have ordered the Kardars to give timely notice—by the issue
of orders under their seals as usual— to parties concerned in cases pending; and
to proceed with all those presented up to the 20th of each month, on the 5th and
following days of the succeeding month.”
137. Thus at present, the Kardars in the Thurr and Parkur try petty criminal cases assisted
by assessors, and pass sentences, submitting the proceedings in each case for the
confirmation of the Magistrate. They also try petty civil suits assisted by assessors, and
pass awards, submitting the proceedings for the confirmation of the Magistrate as in
criminal cases. As far as circumstances admit of one’s forming an opinion, the present
system is well adapted to the existing wants and social position of the denizens of the
Desert, and works well; and what, moreover, is of great importance, it appears to be
satisfactory to the people themselves.
Police Arrangements.
138. The Police arrangements of the Thurr and Parkur are as follows; the authorized
establishment is as per margin. A reduction has been proposed, which will effect a saving
to Government of Rs. 9,240 annually. Vacancies have not been filled up of late, and the
strength of the Police therefore is at present fourteen below that marginally noted.
Monthly Pay
5 Jemedars 150
110 Sowars 2,200
1 Khosa Police Mehta 20
3 Killadars 45
30 Footmen 180
Total Rupees. 2,595
139. The five Jemedars and 96 Sowars are stationed as follows:—
l4 Sowars at Nuggur.
4 Sowars at Barana.
1 Jemedar….. 2 Sowars at Jullali.
2 Sowars at Dhingasro.
2 Sowars at Kaswa.
Total …… 24
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