[61] This is reprinted from Punjab Rivers and Works. It was drawn up for inundation canals and flood embankments.
1. Watching.
—Every watchman employed to have a fixed headquarters and a fixed beat. If there is no permanent hut on or near the bank, grass huts should be erected by the men at the places fixed. The presence or absence of the men to be frequently tested by the mate and suboverseer. The suboverseers tests to be recorded in a book and to form the subject of frequent inquiry by the Subdivisional Officer, who will also record his remarks and take proper action in case the suboverseer is in fault.
2. Gauge Readers, Regulating Establishment, Bungalow Watchmen, etc.
—To be made to assist whenever possible. The allotment of a beat to each such man has been separately ordered.
3. Employment of Men on Repairs.
—The men, when not otherwise occupied, to do petty repairs, etc., within their beats, but not to be put on miscellaneous duties and sent about as messengers, nor to act as orderlies or khalassies.
4. Strength of Establishment.
—Should generally be greater for one and a half months in July and August than at other times. Care to be taken as to this and as to dismissing men when no longer needed.