Last Change:
12/29/2024
The Village Court Act
Year: 2006
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Liberty & security of person
Description
The Village Court Act of 2006 was enacted to constitute the Village Court for the easy and speedy disposal of certain conflicts and disputes in areas within the jurisdiction of every union of the country.As per section 4, the party (parties) to the dispute can give a written submission to the Union Parishad Chairman to form a village court for resolving any issue (which the court has jurisdiction/power to)The village court consists of one Chairman and two members nominated from each party. It also makes it obligatory to have at least one woman member under certain circumstances. [section 5]Under this Act, disputes can be mediated and resolved. Also, for any offense under this Act, the Court can order fine up to seventy-five thousand takas only.As per section 14, neither party can engage any lawyer for the disposal of any dispute under this Court.
Selected provisions
(1) If any public servant who is required to appear before the Village Court raises such objection with recommendation from his superior authority that his discharge of public duty shall be affected by his appearance in person, the Court may permit any person with proper authorization from him to appear before it on his behalf.
(2) If any pardanashin old woman or any physically disabled person who is required to appear before the Village Court is incapable of giving evidence appearing before the Court, the Court may permit any agent properly authorized by him/her to appear before it on his/her behalf.
(3) Any agent appointed under sub-section (1) or (2) shall not receive any remuneration.