Lawgist7Appointment, powers, duties and punishment of ministerial officers
(1) The Judge of the City Court, or, when the Court consists of more than on Judge, the principal Judge, may from time to time, with the sanction of the Local Government, appoint as many clerks, bailiffs and other ministerial officers as may be necessary for the administration of justice by the Court and for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties conferred and imposed on it by this Act or any other law for the time being in force.
(2) The officers so appointed shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties of a ministerial nature as the said Judge or principal Judge may from time to time direct.
(3) The said Judge or principal Judge may, subject to the control of the High Court,—
(a) suspend or remove any officer so appointed, or
(b) fine any such officer who is guilty of misconduct or neglect in the performance of the duties of his office.
(4) Any fine imposed on an officer under sub-section (3) may be deducted from his salary.
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- 1 Title and commencement
- 2 Definitions
- 3 Constitution of the City Court
- 4 Appointment, suspension and removal of Judges
- 5 Judge of City Court to be Judge of Small Clause Court
- 6 Powers of Judges when City Court consists of more than one Judge
- 7 Appointment, powers, duties and punishment of ministerial officers
- 8 Questions arising in suits, etc., under Act to be dealt with according to law administered by High Court
- 9 Valuation of immoveable property for jurisdictional purposes
- 10 Process-fees
- 11 Appointment of Receivers
- 12 [Repealed.]
- 13 Repayment of half fees on settlement before hearing
- 14 Allowance for fees paid in City Court in cases removed to High Court
- 15 Appeals
- 16 Saving of original civil jurisdiction of High Court
- 17 Seal to be used
- 18 Holidays and vacations
