The Kazis' Act, 1880

In force 4 sections Law and Justice

An Act for the appointment of persons to the Office of Kazi.

Act 12 of 1880 Enacted 09 Jul 1880 In force 09 Jul 1880 Department Legislative Department

Administered by. Ministry of Law and Justice, Legislative Department · Other Acts of 1880

Preamble

THE KAZIS ACT, 1880
ACT NO.12 OF 1880¹
[9th July, 1880.] An Act for the appointment of persons to the Office of Ka'zi'.
WHEREAS by the preamble to Act No. 11 of 1864² (An Act to repeal the law relating to the offices of Hindu and Muhammadan Law officers and to the offices of Ka'zi'-ul-Kuzaat and of Ka'zi', and to abolish the former offices) it was (among other things) declared that it was declared that it was inexpedient that the appointment of the Ka'zi'-ul-Kuzaat, or of City, Town or Pargana Ka'zi's should be made by the Government, and by the same Act the enactments relating to the appointment by the Government of the said officers were repealed; and whereas by the usage of the Muhammadan community in some parts of 3[India] the presence of Ka'zi's appointed by the Government is required at the celebration of marriages and the performance of certain other rites and ceremonies, and it is therefore expedient that the Government should again be empowered to appoint persons to the office of Ka'zi'; It is hereby enacted as follows:--

What this Act covers

Summary of the Kazis Act, 1880:

Key Provisions:

1. Appointment of Kazis: - Empowers the State Government to appoint Kazis in a local area if a considerable number of Muslims in that area desire it.

• Appointment after consulting principal Muslim residents of the area.

2. Powers and Removal: - State Government may suspend or remove a Kazi for misconduct, absence, insolvency, or inability to discharge duties.

3. Naib Kazis: - A Kazi may appoint Naib Kazis to act in their place.

• Naib Kazis' tenure is tied to the Kazi's; if a Kazi is suspended or removed, so are their Naibs.

4. Limitations of Appointment: - Does not confer judicial or administrative powers on Kazis or Naib Kazis.

• Does not make the presence of a Kazi necessary for marriages or rites.

• Does not prevent others from acting as Kazis.

Extent and Amendments:

• Initial Extent: Territories administered by the Governor of Fort Saint George in Council.

• Extensions and Amendments: Mentioned but details not provided in the summary context (e.g., extended to Lakshadweep, Pondicherry, and modifications by various Acts).

Sections

Type to filter. 4 sections.

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