( 1) In cases in which neither or only one of the parties is indigeDous to the [Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh]' the IDeputy Commissioner]'? or [Assistant Commissioner]r may, with the consent of both parties, order that the case be referred to aribitration by a panchayat, and the provisions of subsection (2) to (5) inclusive ofsetion 38 shall then apply except that the [Deputy Commissioner]r or IAssistant Commissioner]3 shall give the patries an apportunity to object to the decision.
l. Substituted for 'Political Officer'; by the NEFA (Adminisr.ation) ReSulatioin 1965. (7 of 1965).
2. Substituted for 'Assistant Political Officer'bv NEFA (Admioistration) Regulation, 1965.
3. Substsitute for 'NEFA by NEA (Reorg) (Ap) ALO t972.
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(2) Any such objection must be made within ten days of the day on which the decision of the panchayat or umpire is recorded and if made, shall be considered by the [Deputy Commissionerl'whose decision sh:tll be tinal.
(3) If no such objection is made the provisions of subsection (6) of section 38 shall apply.
40. The vitlage authorities shall try all suils without limit of value, in which both the Parties are indigenous to the [Union Territoty of Arunachal Pradeshl'and live within their jurisdiction and which are not submitted to arbitration undcr the provisions of section 38. All other suits which are not submitted to arbitration under the provisions of section 39 shall be aied by the [Deputy Commissionerl'] or an [Assistant Commissionerlr.
41. The village authorities shall have power to order the attendance of tlre parties and of witness, and to fine up to a Iimit of Rs. 500x, persons failing to attend when ordered to do so.
42. The village authorities shall have power to award costs' as well as compensation not exceeding Rs. 5000** in any case to defendenls for unfounded or vexatious, suits brought against them.
1. Substitute for 'NEFA'by NEA (Reorg) (AP) ALO 1972.
2. Substituted for 'Political Officer'; by the NEFA (,{dministration) Regulatioin 1965. (7 of 1965).
3. Substituted for 'Assistant Political Officer' by NEFA (Adminislration ) Regulation. 1965.
* Substituted for "Rs. 50" by the Assam Frontier (Administration of Justice) Regulation, 1945 (Amendment) Act, 2005 (No. I of2005).
** Substituted for "Rs. 50" by the Assam Frontier (Administration of Justice) Regulation, 1945 (Amendment.) Acl, 2005 (No. I of 2ff)5) Powers of authorities Powers to enlbrce attendance Unfounded and vexatious suits.
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43. The village authorities may appoint one or more assesors to assist them in comming to a decision, and when they do so, shall record, but shall not be bound by the opinion of the assessor or assessors.