# The Pensions Act, 1871, Section 6: Civil Court empowered to take cognizance of such claims

- Act: The Pensions Act, 1871 (Act 23 of 1871)
- In force from: 1871-08-18
- Ministry: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/pensions-act-1871/section/6/

## Text

A Civil Court, otherwise competent to try the same, shall take cognizance of any such claim upon receiving a certificate from such Collector, Deputy Commissioner or other officer authorized in that behalf that the case may be so tried, but shall not make any order or decree in any suit whatever by which the liability of Government to pay any such pension or grant as aforesaid is affected directly or indirectly.

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