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Section 91 of The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882

The Small Cause Court shall comply with such requisitions as may, from time to time, be made by the State Government or High Court for records, returns and statements in such form and manner as such Government or Court, as the case may be, thinks fit.

Summary

This rule obligates the court to provide records, returns, and statements whenever requested.
Either the State Government or the High Court can make this request, which is called a requisition.
The court must supply these documents in the specific form and manner that the requesting authority demands.
This ensures both judicial and executive supervision over the court's administrative files.

Practical examples

1The State Government is planning a new budget and needs to see the court's fine collection records from last year. Under the small cause courts law, the government sends a formal demand, and the court must gather and send those records in the requested format.

2The High Court wants to review the total number of pending cases involving tenant disputes to see if more judges are needed. Under the 1882 Act, the High Court demands this statement, and the court must comply by furnishing the detailed case list immediately.

FAQ

1. Who can demand records from the court under Section 91 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882?

Under Section 91 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, both the State Government and the High Court have the power to demand, or requisition, records, returns, and statements from the court.

2. In what format must the court supply records under Section 91 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882?

Under Section 91 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, the court must supply the records in whatever form and manner the requesting State Government or High Court thinks fit.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 91 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, which of the following authorities has the power to call for records, returns, and statements from the court?

Q2.Compare Section 90 and Section 91 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882. Which of the following is true regarding the role of the State Government?

Q3.Under Section 91 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, in what manner must the court comply with a requisition for statements?

Q4.If the State Government demands a special report on court expenses under Section 91 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, can the court refuse on the ground that the High Court has not approved the format?

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