Institution of suits, criminal case and proceedings

Any person who wishes to institute a suit, criminal case or proceeding under this Act before a Circle Panchayat may make an application orally or in writing to the Sarpanch of the Circle Panchayat or in case of his absence from the circle to the Naib Sarpanch or when both are absent, to such other panch as the Sarpanch may have appointed in this behalf and shall at the same time pay the prescribed fee. The Court Fees Act, 1870, shall not apply to Panchayati Adalats except as may be prescribed. In every suit the plaintiff shall state its value. (1)Any person desiring to dispute the election of an Up-Pradhan shall within 30 days after the date of election present an application to the Deputy Commissioner setting forth the grounds on which he disputes the election: Provided that no such application shall be entertained unless it is accompanied by a Treasury Challan to show that an amount of Rs. 50 has been deposited in the treasury as revenue deposit. (2) The application shall be heard by the Deputy Commissioner or by such officer as "the Deputy Commissioner may appoint for the purpose. (3) The application shall be heard in accordance with the provisions of Rule 60 and in so far as the same may be applicable.