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203

Compensation

Act: Baluchistan Local Government Ordinance 1979

Section Provisions

ORDINANCE IX OF 1979 ORDINANCE IX OF 1979 BALUCHISTAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE, 1979 CHAPTER XX‑ PANCHAYATS 203. Compensation.‑(]) The Panchayat may order the whole or any part of the fine to be applied‑ (a) in defraying expenses properly incurred by the complainant ; and (b) in compensation for any material damage or loss caused on account of the commission of offence. (2) If the Panchayat considers that a case is false or frivolous or vexa tious it may call upon the complainant to show cause why he should not pay compensation to the accused. The Panchayat shall record and consider any cause which the complainant may show and if it is satisfied that the case is false, frivolous or vexatious, may for reasons to be recorded, direct that the compensation not exceeding rupees two hundred be paid to the accused.