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Section 20: Suspension of District Munsif by High Court. Commission of Inquiry.

The Madras Civil Courts' Act, 1873Central Act · Act 3 of 1873

The High Court may suspend any District Munsif who is alleged to have misconducted himself, or may appoint a commission for enquiring into his alleged misconduct.

Exercise by High Court of powers conferred on Government by Act 37 of 1850. — The provisions of Act No. 37 of 1850 (for regulating enquiries into the behaviour of public servants) shall apply to enquiries under this section, the powers conferred by that Act on the Government being exercised by the High Court.

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ActThe Madras Civil Courts' Act, 1873
Section20
Marginal noteSuspension of District Munsif by High Court. Commission of Inquiry.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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