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Section 34 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881

When the Chief Commissioner invests any subordinate Settlement-officer with the powers of a Civil Court for the trial of any of the suits mentioned in section thirty-three, the Chief Settlement-officer to whom such Settlementofficer is subordinate shall have the powers of the Court of a Deputy Commissioner described in the Central Provinces Courts’ Act, 1865, sections twelve, nineteen and twenty, with reference to proceedings before, or decrees and order of, such settlement-officer in such suits.

Summary

This provision ensures junior settlement officials acting as judges have proper supervision.
It grants the Chief Settlement-officer higher judicial authority to review the work of his subordinates.
The Chief officer receives the powers of a Deputy Commissioner's Court specifically for the types of civil cases listed earlier in the law.
This applies to all legal proceedings, decrees, and orders generated by the junior officers handling those disputes.

Practical examples

1An Assistant Commissioner decides a rent dispute between two farmers, and the losing farmer appeals the decision to the Chief Settlement-officer, who now acts with the authority of a district judge.

2After a junior officer finishes dividing estate profits among siblings, the Chief Settlement-officer reviews the paperwork using his special court powers to ensure no legal errors occurred.

FAQ

1. What powers does the Chief Settlement-officer receive under Section 34 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881?

Under Section 34 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, he receives the powers of the Court of a Deputy Commissioner as described in the 1865 Courts Act.

2. Under Section 34 of the 1881 Land-Revenue Act, when does the Chief Settlement-officer get these special court powers?

Section 34 of the 1881 Land-Revenue Act activates these powers when the government invests a subordinate Settlement-officer with Civil Court powers for specific lawsuits.

3. Does Section 34 of this property law let the Chief Settlement-officer hear criminal cases?

No, Section 34 of this property law only gives him powers regarding the specific civil suits handled by his subordinates, such as rent and property disputes.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 34 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, whose powers are granted to the Chief Settlement-officer for reviewing subordinate cases?

Q2.Under Section 34 of the 1881 Land-Revenue Act, what triggers the Chief Settlement-officer receiving these court powers?

Q3.Under Section 34 and Section 33 of the Central Provinces property law, which type of case would the Chief Settlement-officer have authority over?

Q4.Under Section 34 of this 1881 revenue statute, what exactly does the Chief Settlement-officer review using these powers?

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