The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882
Section 87C. Amount of penalty.
1[87C. Amount of penalty---Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the quantum of penalty or fine shall be such amount as the State Government concerned may, by notification in the Official Gazette, determine from time to time, having regard to the pecuniary jurisdiction and local requirements of the Court.
Explanation.---For the purposes of this section, “State Government concerned” means the Government of the States of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, within whose respective jurisdictions the Act is in force; and such determination shall be consistent with the amendments and adaptations made by the respective State Acts.]
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