CPC · Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Section 5 CPC

Application of the Code to Revenue Courts

Procedure & effect

(1) Where any Revenue Courts are governed by the provisions of this Code in those matters of procedure upon which any special enactment applicable to them is silent, the State Government 1 *** may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare that any portions of those provisions which are not expressly made applicable by this Code shall not apply to those Courts, or shall only apply to them with such modifications as the State Government 2 * * * may prescribe.

(2) "Revenue Court" in sub-section (1) means a Court having jurisdiction under any local law to entertain suits or other proceedings relating to the rent, revenue or profits of land used for agricultural purposes, but does not include a Civil Court having original jurisdiction under this Code to try such suits or proceedings as being suits or proceedings of a civil nature.

FAQ — Section 5 CPC

Section 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) deals with “Application of the Code to Revenue Courts”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

(1) Where any Revenue Courts are governed by the provisions of this Code in those matters of procedure upon which any special enactment applicable to them is silent, the State Government 1 *** may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare that any portions of those provisions which are not expressly made applicable by this Code shall not apply to those Courts, or shall only apply to them with such modifications as the State Government 2 * * * may prescribe. (2) "Revenue Court" in sub-se

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