(1) It shall be the duty, of a Nyaya Panchayat to ascertain the facts of the case or suit before it after holding an inquiry in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation and the rules made thereunder.
(2) Nothing contained in any law relating to evidence or procedure shall affect the powers of a Nyaya Panchayat to hold such inquiry.
(3) After holding such inquiry, a Nyaya Panchayat may pass such order or decree as may in its opinion seem just and equitable, and such order or decree shall state the finding and record a brief statement of the reasons therefor.
Decision by 94. The decision of a Nyaya Panchayat shall be in accordance with the opinion of the members of the Nyaya Panchayat present at the sitting or of the majority of such members. If the members are equally divided, the person presiding shall have a second or casting vote.
Interest and instalments.