Section 12Appointment of probation officers

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12. Appointment of probation officers (1) A probation officer referred to in a probation order may be any person appointed to be probation officer by the Officer-in-charge. (2) A probation officer referred to in sub-section (1) shall be a person who shall possess such qualifications as may be prescribed by rules made in this behalf under this Ordinance. (3) A probation officer, in the exercise of his duties under any probation order, shall be subject to the control of the Officer- in-charge.