When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court
Full Text
When the State Government so directs, any Registrar or any Sub-Registrar appointed under the Registration Act, 1908, shall be deemed to be a Civil Court within the meaning of sections 384 and 385.
Plain English Summary
Allows the State Government to confer the status of a Civil Court upon Registrars and Sub-Registrars, specifically to enable them to handle contempt cases under Sections 384 and 385.
Key Legal Elements
- Deeming provision for Registrars/Sub-Registrars
- State Government notification required
- Limited to Sections 384 and 385 (Contempt cases)
Practical Note
This is significant for property registration offices where disruptions or document withholding can be penalized directly by the Registrar if they are empowered under this section.
हिंदी पाठ
जब राज्य सरकार ऐसा निर्देश देती है, तो पंजीकरण अधिनियम, 1908 के तहत नियुक्त किसी भी रजिस्ट्रार या किसी भी उप-रजिस्ट्रार को धारा 384 और 385 के अर्थ में दीवानी न्यायालय माना जाएगा।