RULES

BALUCHISTAN CIVIL DISPUTES (SHARIAT APPLICATION) RULES, 1997 BALUCHISTAN CIVIL DISPUTES (SHARIAT APPLICATION) RULES, 1997 [Gazette of Baluchistan, Part I, 18th February 1977] In exercise of the power 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 to the places specified in Schedule of these Rules to exercise jurisdiction within the area noted against each. 3. Qualification of the Qazis--A person possessing Sanad/Dars-e-Nizami from a recognized Darul Uloom (preferably English knowing) or a law graduate from recognized University may be appointed as Qazi, the minimum age being 28 years: Provided that the Government may whenever deem necessary relax the above condition. 4. Appointment of Majlis-e-Shoora.--(1) The Headquarters 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 may be considered for appointment as member of Majlis-e-Shura. (4) The lower 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 Majlis-e-Shura and the Qazis.-- The appointment of the Members of Majlis-e-Shura and the Qazis may be made through Public Service Commission provided that the Government may make ad hoc appointment 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 Dasturl Amal Diwani of Kalat. 7. Procedure and Timings.--All proceedings before the Majlis-e-Shoora and Courts of Qazi shall be conducted as far as may be according to the Civil Procedure Code, 1908: Provided that original civil suits may be filed in the Courts of Assistant Commissioners/Tehsildars who shall refer them to Qazi's/Majlis-e-Shura as the case may be after framing issues. SCHEDULE (See para. 2) (A) QUETTA DIVISION 1. Dalbandin One Qazi for Dalbandin Tehsil and Nokkundi Sub‑Tehsil with headquarters at Dalbandin. 2. Muslim Bagh One Qazi for Muslim Bagh Tehsil with headquarters at Muslim Bagh. 3. Killa Saifullah One Qazi for Killa Saifullah Tehsil with headquarters at Killa Saifullah Tehsil with headquarters at Killa Saifullah. 4. Qamar Din Karez One Qazi for Qamar Din Karez Sub-Division including Qamar Din Tehsil, Loi Bund, Koshotto and Ashewat Sub-Tehsils with headquarters at Qamar Din Karez. 5. Zhob One Qazi for Zhob Tehsil including Samboza Sub‑Tehsil with head quarters at Zhob. 6. Sherani One Qazi for Sherani Sub-Division with headquarters at Zhob. 7. Musakhel One Qazi for Musakhel Sub-Division with headquarters at Musakhel. 8. Barkhan One Qazi for Barkhan Sub-Division with headquarters at Barkhan. 9. Bori One Qazi for Bori Tehsil including Mekhtar Sub-Tehsil with headquarters at Loralai. 10. Sinjavi One Qazi for Sinjavi Sub-Tehsil with headquarters at Sinjavi. (B) SIBI DIVISION 1. Kohlu One Qazi for Kohlu Sub-Division with headquarters at Kohlu. 2. Kahan One Qazi for Kahan Sub-Division with headquarters at Kahan. 3. Mawand One Qazi for Mawand Sub-Division (excluding Kut Mandai Sub-Tehsil) with headquarters at Mawand. 4. Kut Mandai One Qazi for Kut Mandai Sub-Tehsil with headquarters at Bahar Kach. 5. Dera Bugti One Qazi for Dera Bugti Tehsil and Phelawagh Sub‑Tehsil with headquarters at Dera Bugti. 6. Sui One Qazi for Sui Tehsil with headquarters at Sui. ***