Section 31

Certain suits not to be tried by village courts.

The Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956

  • Act 80 of 1956
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the constitution and functions of Village Authorities in the hill areas of the Union territory of Manipur.

All sections
    No suit shall lie in any village court—
         (a) on a balance of partnership account,
         (b) for a share or part of a share under an intestacy of for a legacy or part of a legacy under a will,
         (c) by or against the Government or public officers in their official capacity,
         (d) by or against minors or persons of unsound mind.
         (e) for the assessment, enhancement, reduction, abetment, apportionment, or recovery of rent of immovable property.
         (f) for recovery of immovable property, or
         (g) for enforcement or redemption of a mortgage of immovable property.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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