Power of distraint to be exercised by managers under the Court of Wards, &c.

    The power of distraint vested by section CXII in Zemindars and other persons entitled to received rent from cultivators of land, may be exercised by managers under the Court of Wards, Surburakars, and Tuhseeldars of estates held under khas management, and other persons lawfully entrusted with the charge of landed property; and also by the Naibs, Gomashtahs, and other agents employed by any such persons as aforesaid in the collection of rent if expressly authorized by power of attorney in that behalf.
    Proviso.—Provided that, if any illegal act is committed by any such Naib, Gomashtah, or other agent under color of the exercise of the said power, the person employing such agent shall be liable, as well as the agent, for any damages accruing by reason of such act.