ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE BY VILLAGE AUTHORITIESState · Manipur

Section 33 of The Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956

(1)A suit before a village court may be instituted by a petition made orally or in writing, and if the petition, is made orally, the court shall record such particulars as may be prescribed.
(2)The plaintiff on instituting his suit shall state the value of the claim.

Summary

Explains the two ways a person can officially start a civil case in a village court.
Permits a plaintiff, the person suing, to file their claim either by speaking to the court or by writing to it.
Requires the court to write down the details of the case if the request is made out loud.
Commands the person starting the suit to clearly state the total value of what they are claiming.

Practical examples

1Pao wants to sue for 300 rupees. He does not know how to write a formal letter, so he goes to the village court and tells them his story. The court staff writes down his name and the details he provides.

2Nem decides to sue her neighbor over a damaged fence worth 450 rupees. She writes out a petition at home listing the damage and the cost, then hands it to the village court members to start her case.

FAQ

1. Do I need a written document to start a case under Section 33 of The Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956?

No, Section 33 of the Act allows you to institute a suit by making a petition either orally or in writing.

2. What must I tell the court about the money I am seeking under the Manipur Village Authorities Act?

Under Section 33 of The Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956, you are required to state the value of the claim when you start your suit.

3. Who is responsible for recording my words if I file a case orally under the 1956 Act?

Section 33 of The Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956 states that the court is responsible for recording the prescribed particulars if the petition is made orally.

Test yourself

Q1.How may a suit be instituted under Section 33 of The Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956?

Q2.What must the court do if a plaintiff chooses to file a suit orally under the 1956 Act?

Q3.What specific detail must a plaintiff state when starting a suit under Section 33 of the Manipur Act?

Q4.To whom is a petition for a suit made under Section 33 of The Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956?

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