- (i) The Sub-division is divided into a number of sections, usually three or four, each of which is under the charge of a sub ordinate, known as the section-holder. He works under the orders of the Sub-divisional Officer and is responsible that all works in his section are carried out properly, and that Government property in his charge is maintained in good order. He is also required to check every item of stock in his charge every six months and tools and plant every year and to keep accounts concerning them in forms and registers prescribed for the purpose.(ii)Cash payments for petty works carried out by him under the order of the Sub-divisional Officer are made by the Section- holder from his imprest account. He is responsible for entering measurements of works in progress in his section and or on their completion in measurement books and for the proper upkeep of the letter. It is his duty on the occurrence of a breach immediately to arrange for its closure, and at the same time report the matter to the sub-divisional officer by wire or special messenger.(iii)He is also required to take discharges of all Irrigation Channels in his section once a month and all rivers, streams and drains during high floods, and report the result to the Sub- Divisional Officer.Section IIIFirst Appointment to Subordinate Posts-General Rules
