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BALUCHISTAN CIVIL DISPUTES (SHARIAT APPLICATION) RULES, 1977 BALUCHISTAN CIVIL DISPUTES (SHARIAT APPLICATION) RULES, 1977 [Gazette of Baluchistan, Part I, 18th February 1977] In exercise of the powers conferred on it by para. 6 of the Baluchistan Civil Disputes (Shariat Application) Regulation, 1976, the Government of Baluchistan is pleased to make and promulgate the following rules :‑ 1. Short title and commencement.‑(1) These Rules may be called the Baluchistan Civil Disputes (Shariat Application) Rules, 1977. (2) They shall come into force at once. 2. The Provincial Government may appoint Qazis under the Baluchistan Civil Disputes (Shariat Application) Regulation. 1976, hereinafter referred to as the said Regulation at the places specified in Schedule of these Rules to exercise jurisdiction within the area noted against each. 3. Qualification of the Qazi3.‑A person possessing Sanad/Dare‑e‑Nizami 'a from a recognised Darul Uloom (preferably English knowing) or a Law graduate from recognised University may be appointed as Qazi, the minimum age being 28 years; Provided that the Government may whenever deemed necessary relax the above condition. 4. Appointment of Majlis‑e‑Shura.‑(1) The headquarter of Majlis‑e‑Shura shall be at Quetta. (2) A person possessing a degree in Law from Recognised University or Dars‑e‑Nizami from Darul‑Uloom or equivalent institutes may be appointed as Member of Majlis‑e‑Shura. (3) A person already in judicial service as Civil Judge or Qazi maybe considered for appointment as Member of Majlis‑e‑Shura. (4) The lower of age limit for appointment as Member shall be 30 years; Provided that the Provincial Government may if necessary relax the above conditions. 5. Mode of appointment of Members of Majlfs‑e‑Shura and the Qazls.‑The appointment of the Members of Majlis‑e‑Snura and the Qazis may be made through Public Service Commission, provided that the Government may make ad hoc appointments until selection by the Public Service Commission. 6. Court‑fees.‑Court‑fee and process fee by the Courts of Qazi and Majlis‑e‑Shura shall be levied according to the provisions of Dasturul Amel Diwani of Kalat. 7. Procedure and Timings.‑All proceedings before the Majlis‑e‑Shura and Courts of Qazi shall be conducted as far as may be according to the Civil Procedure Code, 1913. Provided that original civil suits may be filed in the Courts of Assistant Commissioners/ Tehsildars who shall refer them to Qarus/ Majlis‑e‑Shura as the case may be after framing issues.