Cognizance of suits by village courts

The following are the suits which shall be cognizance by village courts (namely)-claims for money due on contract, or for movable property, or for the value of such property, [or for any tax, fee, or other sum due to a local authority], when the debt or demand does not exceed in amount or value the sum of rupees two hundred whether on balance of account or otherwise : Provided that no action shall be brought in any such court-

1. (1) on a balance of partnership account unless the balance shall have been struck by the parties or their agents ;
2. (2) for a share or part of a share under an intestacy, or for a legacy or part of a legacy under a will ;
3. (3) for rent for land unless such rent be due upon a written contract signed by the defendant ;
4. (4) by or against the Government or public officers in their official capacity ;
5. (5) by and against minors or persons of unsound mind. 14.