Special jurisdiction in matters compromised

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in any other law for the time being in force it shall be lawful for a Panchayati Adalat to decide any suit or proceeding arising in the local area of the Circle Panchayat and not pending in any court in accordance with any settlement, compromise or oath agreed upon by the parties: Provided that - (a) in the case of a suit, the value thereof does not exceed the pecuniary limits of the appellate jurisdiction of the Senior Sub-Judge; (b) in the case of a proceeding, the annual land revenue payable on the land involved in such proceeding does not exceed two hundred rupees; A notice of a meeting of Gaon Sabha, a Gaon Panchayat or a Circle Panchayat shall state the nature of the business to be transacted at the meeting which shall always be subject to the provisions of these rules.