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The Madras City Civil Court Act, 1892

Central

An Act to establish an additional Civil Court for the City of Madras

Act number
7 of 1892
Ministry
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department
Department of Justice
Enacted
12 Aug 1892
In force from
12 Aug 1892

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18 sections

  1. Section 1Title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Constitution of the City Court.
  4. Section 4Appointment, suspension and removal of Judges.
  5. Section 5Judge of City Court to be Judge of Small Clause Court.
  6. Section 6Powers of Judges when City Court consists of more than one Judge.
  7. Section 7Appointment, powers, duties and punishment of ministerial officers.
  8. Section 8Questions arising in suits, etc., under Act to be dealt with according to law administered by High Court.
  9. Section 9Valuation of immoveable property for jurisdictional purposes.
  10. Section 10Process-fees.
  11. Section 11Appointment of Receivers.
  12. Section 12[Repealed.].
  13. Section 13Repayment of half fees on settlement before hearing.
  14. Section 14Allowance for fees paid in City Court in cases removed to High Court.
  15. Section 15Appeals.
  16. Section 16Saving of original civil jurisdiction of High Court.
  17. Section 17Seal to be used.
  18. Section 18Holidays and vacations.