Power to settle disputes.

(1) Where parties to a dispute appronch the Gram Panchnyat or as the case may be, the Zilla Pnnchayat for settlement of dispute, then the Gram Panchayat or the Zilla Panchayut may settle such dispute if any law in force.permits such settlement outside courts. (2) Without prejudice to the powers conferred under sub-section (1), the dispute which a Gram Panchnyat, or as the case may be, thc Zilla Panchayar may take cognizance may be:- (a) dispute relating to-; (a) irrigation channel in the Gram; (b) cattle trespass; (c) d.unuges of crops caused by cattle trespass; (d) g,\l1lbling; (e) encroachment of one's land by another: (f) theft ol' property where. the vnlue of such property docs not exceed five hundred Rs. 500; and (g) such other petty Iumily und social disputes.