Civil Court empowered to take cognizance of such claims

Q: When did Section 6 of the Pensions Act come into force?

Section 6 of the Pensions Act, cited as Pensions Act 1871 6, came into force on 18 Aug 1871, having been enacted on 18 Aug 1871. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 18 Aug 1871 Act 23 of 1871 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 23 of 1871 Ministry Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Enacted 18 Aug 1871 In force 18 Aug 1871 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 6 of the Pensions Act, 1871 deals with civil Court empowered to take cognizance of such claims. 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 w The Act came into force on 18 Aug 1871.

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.
Section 6, The Pensions Act, 1871 (Act 23 of 1871).

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Questions about Section 6

What does Section 6 of the Pensions Act deal with?

Section 6 of the Pensions Act is headed "Civil Court empowered to take cognizance of such claims". 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 w

How do I find court cases under Section 6 of the Pensions Act?

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What should I read with Section 6 of the Pensions Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 6 of the Pensions Act come into force?

Section 6 of the Pensions Act, cited as Pensions Act 1871 6, came into force on 18 Aug 1871, having been enacted on 18 Aug 1871. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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