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7. After examining some of the entries in the registers
of applications for information and for copies, do you
find any cases of undue delay? Mention the two cases of
the longest delay, and are reasons given and whether you
are satisfied with those reasons? (Rule 289.)
8. How* many applications for unstamped papers and
documents, and how many for stamped copies are
now pending for disposal? (Rule 289.)
9. How many copyists or typists are employed? What is
the average monthly earning of each for the past six
months? Are any outsiders allowed to do any copying?
If so, why? (Rules 323 and 325.)
10. Does the officer in charge of the Copying Department
keep a list of all copyists and typists employed
under the District Officer showing the total remuneration
drawn by each man month by month whether in
revenue, criminal or civil work? (Rule 325.)
11. Are copies and information slips distributed to
the public in the presence of the Deputy Collector in charge
of the record-room? (Rule 282.)

*12. Is the procedure prescribed in rules
286—290-correctly followed? Are the copyists or
comparers allowed to have any dealings with the
public otherwise than in the presence of the Deputy
Collector in charge?
13. Is a Bengali abstract of Chapter VIII exhibited on
the notice board? (Rule 339.) (The rules referred to
in questions 14—17 are those reproduced in Appendix
G.)
14. Are "the maps carefully preserved and
arranged in accordance with the instructions? (Rule 6.)
15. Is the record-keeper's register of chalans and
requisitions verified once a month in respect of chalans and
requisitions? (Rule 7.)
16. Is the price of maps paid into the
Treasury by applicants ?
17. Was the stock of maps, verified at the end ,of the last
year, and, if so, with what result? (Rule 11.)
18. Has necessary action been taken on all the points
raised in the last inspection notes of (a) Commissioner, (b)
Collector and (c) Deputy Collector ?

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