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The Jammu and Kashmir Debtors Relief Act, 1976

Act ID: 1976

The Jammu and Kashmir Debtors Relief Act, 1976

"An Act to provide relief from indebtedness to the weaker sections of the community in the Jammu and Kashmir State."

Table of Contents

37 Sections

Ch.

Sections

S.1Short title, extent and commencement S.2Definitions S.3Setting up of Debt Conciliation Boards S.4Application for settlement between a debtor and his creditors S.5Verification of application S.6Particulars to be stated in application S.7Prodedure on receipt of application S.8Notice calling upon creditors to submit statement of debts S.9Procedure on submission of statements of debts S.10Board to attempt amicable settlement S.11Power of Board to adjudicate on genuineness or enforceability of debts S.12Power of Board to require attendance of persons and production of documents and to receive evidence S.13Registration and effect of agreement S.14Debts in respect of which no application for settlement is made S.15Debts in respect of which suits or other proceedings are pending S.16Powers to pass just and equitable orders in cases where creditor does not agree to amicable settlement S.17Power of Board to decide questions arising on settlement of debts S.18Bar of Civil Court jurisdiction S.19Power of Board to review its order S.20Agreements or orders passed by Board to supersede decisions of Civil Court S.21Court-fee on appeal S.22Procedure in appeal S.23Court-fee on applications S.24Settlement to be void S.25Consolidation of applications S.26Power of transfer S.27Continuation of proceeding on death of party S.28The Board may summon any other person S.29Transfer of pending suits and proceedings to the Board S.30Application of Limitation Act S.31Appearance of party before Board by agent or by legal practitioner S.32Members of Board deemed to be public servants S.33Transfer of pending applications and proceedings to Civil Courts S.34Power of Government to delegate power to the Revenue Minister or any subordinate authority S.35Penalty S.36Power to make rules S.37Repeal and savings

The Jammu and Kashmir Debtors Relief Act, 1976

Act ID: 1976

The Jammu and Kashmir Debtors Relief Act, 1976

"An Act to provide relief from indebtedness to the weaker sections of the community in the Jammu and Kashmir State."

Table of Contents

37 Sections

Ch.

Sections

S.1Short title, extent and commencement S.2Definitions S.3Setting up of Debt Conciliation Boards S.4Application for settlement between a debtor and his creditors S.5Verification of application S.6Particulars to be stated in application S.7Prodedure on receipt of application S.8Notice calling upon creditors to submit statement of debts S.9Procedure on submission of statements of debts S.10Board to attempt amicable settlement S.11Power of Board to adjudicate on genuineness or enforceability of debts S.12Power of Board to require attendance of persons and production of documents and to receive evidence S.13Registration and effect of agreement S.14Debts in respect of which no application for settlement is made S.15Debts in respect of which suits or other proceedings are pending S.16Powers to pass just and equitable orders in cases where creditor does not agree to amicable settlement S.17Power of Board to decide questions arising on settlement of debts S.18Bar of Civil Court jurisdiction S.19Power of Board to review its order S.20Agreements or orders passed by Board to supersede decisions of Civil Court S.21Court-fee on appeal S.22Procedure in appeal S.23Court-fee on applications S.24Settlement to be void S.25Consolidation of applications S.26Power of transfer S.27Continuation of proceeding on death of party S.28The Board may summon any other person S.29Transfer of pending suits and proceedings to the Board S.30Application of Limitation Act S.31Appearance of party before Board by agent or by legal practitioner S.32Members of Board deemed to be public servants S.33Transfer of pending applications and proceedings to Civil Courts S.34Power of Government to delegate power to the Revenue Minister or any subordinate authority S.35Penalty S.36Power to make rules S.37Repeal and savings