Section 37: Return of complaints

The Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994State Act of Himachal Pradesh · Act 4 of 1994

If, at any time, it appears to a Gram Panchayat,-

(a) that it has no jurisdiction to try any case before it; or

(b) that the offence is one for which it cannot award adequate punishment; or

(c) that the case is of such a nature or complexity that it should be tried by a regular court, it shall return the complaint to the complainant directing him to file it before the Magistrate having jurisdiction to try such case.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994
Section	37
Marginal note	Return of complaints
Jurisdiction	State of Himachal Pradesh
Status	In force as published by the source

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