Section 263 inserted by Tamil Nadu Act 21 of 1996.

Certain pending cases, etc., to be transferred to the Special Officers (Certain pending cases, etc., to be transferred to the Special Officers)

1[264. Certain pending cases, etc., to be transferred to the Special Officers.- All proceedings, including suits, appeals, petitions or other applications, relating to any Panchayat, pending before any authority or officer immediately before the appointment of a Special Officer under this Act, shall, in so far as they relate to the properties, powers, duties and functions of such Panchayat, stand transferred to such Special Officer and shall be disposed of by him in accordance with the provisions of this Act.]

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