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    "id": 15734,
    "slug": "the-bihar-civil-court-staff-class-iii-and-class-iv-rules-2009",
    "title": "The Bihar Civil Court Staff (Class III and Class IV) Rules, 2009",
    "short_title": "The Bihar Civil Court Staff (Class III and Class IV) Rules, 2009",
    "act_number": "Published vide Notification Bihar Gazette (Extraor",
    "act_year": 2009,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Bihar",
    "law_status": "unknown",
    "enactment_date": null,
    "description": "The Bihar Civil Court Staff (Class III and Class IV) Rules, 2009",
    "preamble": "",
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        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 0
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. Definition.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) 'Coordination Committee' means a Committee constituted under Rule 7(3) of these Rules.\n(c) 'District Judge' means the District Judge in charge of the Judgeship whether comprising of one or more districts.\n(d) 'Employee' means an employee of Class III or Class IV as specified in Rule 4 hereinafter.\n(e) 'High Court' means the High Court of Judicature at Patna.\n(f) 'Selection Committee' means the Committee constituted under Rule 7(2) of these Rules.\n(g) 'Services' means Class III and Class IV employees of the Sub-ordinate Courts.\n(h) 'Standing Committee' means the Standing Committee of the High Court constituted under Chapter 1 of the Patna High Court Rules.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. Application of Rules.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. Class and Categories of Employees.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Class III Employees\nClass III Employees\nCategory-1\nCategory-1\n(a) Shirestedar of the District Judge\nCategory-2\nCategory-2\n(a) Head Clerk of the District Judge\n(b) Accountant\n(c) Head Comparing Clerk\n(d) Record Keeper\n(e) Nazir\n(f) Shirestedar of the permanent Subordinate Judge\n(g) Shirestedar of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (as the case may be)\n(h) Shirestedar of the other Subordinate and other Judge posted in the District/Sub-division including Additional Subordinate Judges.\n(i) Shrestedar of Permanent Munsif.\nCategory-3\nCategory-3\n(a) Bench Clerk\n(b) Office Clerk\n(c) Naib Nazir\n(d) Cashier\n(e) Comparing Clerk\n(f) Bill Clerk\n(g) Assistant Accountant\n(h) Session Clerk\nCategory-4\nCategory-4\n(a) Typist Grade I\n(b) Typist Grade II\n(c) Typist Grade III\n(d) Basic Grade\nCategory-5\nCategory-5\n(a) Stenographer Grade I\n(b) Stenographer Grade II\n(c) Stenographer Grade III\nClass IV Employees\nClass IV Employees\n(a) Driver of Staff Car\n(b) Orderly Peons/Officer Peons\n(c) Malis\n(d) Waterman\n(e) Sweeper\n(f) Night-Guard\n(g) Daftary",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Appointing Authority.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Mode of Recruitment of Class IV Employees.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) Constitution of Appointment Committee.-In each district, there shall be an Appointment Committee, comprising of the District Judge and two senior-most Additional District Judges in the Judgeships. In case, however, it comes to the knowledge that any one of the candidates is a relation of any of the members of such committee and/or for any other reason, if any of the Members of the Committee, is unable to participate, in that event the next senior most Judicial Officer available in the Judgeship shall be included in the Committee. It is, however, made clear that irregularity in the constitution of such committee shall not invalidate any appointment or any other action taken by such Committee on that ground alone.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 5
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "7. Mode of Recruitment of Class III Employees.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) Patna\n(ii) Muzaffarpur\n(iii) Bhagalpur\n(iv) Gaya\n(v) Darbhanga\n(vi) Purnea\n(vii) Saran at Chapra\n(i) Patna zone - Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Buxar\n(ii) Muzaffarpur - Muzzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, East Champaran, West Champaran\n(iii) Bhagalpur zone - Bhagalpur, Munger, Jamui, Khagaria\n(iv) Gaya zone - Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Nawada\n(v) Darbhanga zone - Darbhanga, Madhubani, Samastipur, Begusarai\n(vi) Purnea zone - Purnea, Katihar, Saharsa, Madhepura\n(vii) Saran at Chapra zone - Saran at Chapra, Siwan, Gopalganj.\nExplanation.\n(a) English language - consisting of-letter writing, essay, precis, comprehension and vocabulary (20 marks).\n(b) Hindi language - consisting of letter writing, essay, precis, comprehension and vocabulary (20 marks).\n(c) Mathematics of matriculation standards (25 marks).\n(d) General knowledge and current affairs (25 marks).\nExplanation.\n(ii) The entire process of recruitment from the stage of advertisement up to preparation of the panel shall be completed under the supervision and control of the Appointment Committee.\n(iii) The provision of Rule 7 shall apply mutatis mutandis to such process also.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 6
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "8. Appointment by Promotion.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 7
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. General Rules For Appointment.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 8
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "10. Educational Qualification.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 9
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "11. Qualification for Recruitment of Class IV Staff.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 10
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "12. Security.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 11
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "13. Age Limit.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 12
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "14. Probation.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) If recruited directly for a total period of two years duty within a continuous period of three years.\n(ii) If appointed from other service for a total period of one year on duty within a continuous period of two years:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 13
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "15. Test.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 14
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "16. Posting of Class III Staff.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 15
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "17. Reservation.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 16
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "18. Transfer.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) The Standing Committee on the recommendation of District Judge or otherwise may transfer class III and class IV employees from one Judgeship to another Judgeship on administrative ground or in public interest.\n(ii) In case of transfer of employees on request or in a case of mutual transfer, the transferee shall be placed at the bottom of the category to which he belongs at the transferred place.\n(iii) In case of transfer on administrative ground or in public interest, the transferee shall carry his seniority to the transferred place.\n(iv) The District Judge may transfer Class III and Class IV employees, including the office bearers of the Association or Union within his jurisdiction.\n(v) In order to make the above Rules, regarding transfer more effective or to clarify or supplement them, the High Court may issue guidelines or general direction from time to time.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 17
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "19. Disciplinary Action.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 18
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "20. Appeal.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 19
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "21. Extension Of Service.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 20
        },
        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "22. Promotion.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) Civil Court and Criminal Court Rules framed by the High Court.\n(ii) Accountancy.\n(iii) Knowledge of drafting of correspondence and order sheet and\n(iv) Practice and Procedure.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 21
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "23. Special Qualification.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) Shirestedar of District Judge\n(ii) Head Clerk of the District Judge\n(iii) Shirestedar of any other court and Accountant.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 22
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "24. Revision of Orders of Promotion.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 23
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "25. General Orders Regarding Discipline.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 24
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "26. Relaxation.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 25
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "27. Other Conditions of Service.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 26
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "28. Saving and Repeal.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken are purported to have taken under the provision of the 1998 Rules and 2001 Amendment Rules, shall be deemed to have been done or taken in pursuance of or under corresponding provisions of this Rules.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 27
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "29. Interpretation.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 28
        }
    ],
    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "bh499",
        "Act Number": "Published vide Notification Bihar Gazette (Extraordinary) No. 569, dated 12.11.2009",
        "Enactment Date": "",
        "Act Year": "2009",
        "Short Title": "The Bihar Civil Court Staff (Class III and Class IV) Rules, 2009",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Bihar"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:19"
}