Section 88 of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 in hindi
Cognizance of offences by court.
No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall be competent to try any offence punishable under this Act.
Summary
- This section lists the specific types of judges who are allowed to handle cases involving crimes under this law.
- It states that only high-ranking magistrates can try these offences.
- A Metropolitan Magistrate is authorized to try these cases in large cities.
- A Judicial Magistrate of the first class is authorized to try these cases in other areas.
- No court lower than these two types has the power (jurisdiction) to hear these legal matters.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can any local court hear a case about the 2013 Land Acquisition Act?
No, under Section 88 of the 2013 Act, only a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class can try these offences.
2. Is a Magistrate of the second class allowed to try offences under the 2013 Act?
No, Section 88 of the 2013 Act explicitly states that no court inferior (lower) to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class or a Metropolitan Magistrate is competent to try these cases.
3. Which court should a person go to for an offence under the Land Acquisition Act of 2013?
According to Section 88 of the 2013 Act, you must go to a court of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 88 of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, which of these courts is competent to try an offence?
2.In a major city, which specific authority is competent to try offences under Section 88 of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013?
3.According to Section 88 of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, what is the rule regarding courts "inferior" to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class?
4.If an offence under The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 occurs, which law defines the competence of the court according to Section 88?