Section 77:
to determine certain disputes.
The Settlement-officer may determine disputes regarding any of
the following matters (namely):--
(a) the right of any lambardar, mukaddam, patwari, village-watchman or other village-servant to
any customary dues, or other remuneration, and his liability to render any customary service in return
for such dues or remuneration;
(b) the rights of persons resident in the village or holding lands comprised in the mahal, in or to
the common land of the mahal and its produce, and the village-site;
(c) any customs relating to irrigation or to rights-of-way and other easements;
(d) any other rights and customs which the Chief Commissioner directs to be recorded in the
administration-paper.