The Subordinate Judges shall be of two classes. Jurisdiction of Subordinate Judge of first class.—The jurisdiction of a Subordinate Judge of the first class extends to all original suits and proceedings of a civil nature. Jurisdiction of Subordinate Judges of second class.—The jurisdiction of a Subordinate Judge of the second class extends to all original suits and proceedings of a civil nature wherein the subject-matter does not exceed in amount or value five thousand rupees.

The Subordinate Judges shall be of two classes. Jurisdiction of Subordinate Judge of first class.—The jurisdiction of a Subordinate Judge of the first class extends to all original suits and proceedings of a civil nature. Jurisdiction of Subordinate Judges of second class.—The jurisdiction of a Subordinate Judge of the second class extends to all original suits and proceedings of a civil nature wherein the subject-matter does not exceed in amount or value five thousand rupees.