(1) subject to the provisions of sub-section (2) every order passed by a Mamlatdar under this Act, shall be final.
(2) The Collector may, his own motion or on an application made by the aggrieved party, or on a direction by Government call for and examine the record of any suit or proceeding under this Act, and if he considers that any proceeding, finding or order in such suit is illegal or improper, may, after due notice to the parties, pass such order thereon, not inconsistent with this Act, as he thinks fit:
Provided that no record shall be called for after the expiry of sixty days from the date of the order, unless an application for that purpose, or a direction to that effect has been received by the Collector within the aforesaid period.
(3) Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, authorise any officer not below the rank of a Deputy Collector to exercise all the powers of the Collector under this section.
(4) When the Collector, or any officer authorised under sub-section (3), takes any proceedings under this section he shall be deemed to be a Court under this Act.
1[(5) While taking proceedings under this section if the Collector, or any officer authorized under sub-section (3), is of the opinion that it is necessary to take such additional evidence he may remand the case for disposal with such direction as he deems fit.].