Alternative procedure by suit.

297. Alternative procedure by suit. - In lieu of any process of recovery allowed by or under this Act in case of failure to realise by such process the whole or any part of any amount recoverable under the provisions of Chapter XIII or of any compensation, expenses, 183 charges or damages awarded under this Act, the Gram a Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat concerned may sue in any court of competent jurisdiction the person liable to pay the same, as also any other person who may have in any way caused any injury to any property, rights or privileges of the Gram a Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat.