Section 29: Power to distribute business.

The Civil Courts Act, 1977 (1920 A. D.)Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 66 of 1977

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, every District Judge may by written order direct that any civil business cognizable by his Court and the Courts under his control shall be distributed among such Courts in such manner as he thinks fit :

Provided that no direction issued under this section shall empower any Court to exercise any powers or deal with any business beyond the limits of its jurisdiction.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Civil Courts Act, 1977 (1920 A. D.)
Section	29
Marginal note	Power to distribute business.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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