Powers and functions

Under section 22-A, Cr.P.C, it is not the function of the Justice of Peace to punctiliously or assiduously scrutinize the case or to render any findings on merits but he has to ensure whether, from the facts narrated in the application, any cognizable case is made out or not; and if yes, then he can obviously issue directions that the statement of the complainant be recorded under Section 154, Cr.P.C.

Such powers of the Justice of Peace are limited to aid and assist in the administration of the criminal justice system

He has no right to assume the role of an investigating agency or a prosecutor but has been conferred with a role of vigilance to redress the grievance of those complainants who have been refused by the police officials to register their reports

If the Justice of Peace will assume and undertake a full-fledged investigation and enquiry before the registration of FIR, then every person will have to first approach the Justice of Peace for scrutiny of his complaint and only after clearance, his FIR will be registered, which is beyond the comprehension, prudence, and intention of the legislature

Minute examination of a case and conducting a fact-finding exercise is not included in the functions of a Justice of Peace but he is saddled with a sense of duty to redress the grievance of the complainant who is aggrieved by refusal of a Police Officer to register his report.

Town Municipal Administration, Union Administration and Union Council in their respective domains are not only required to prevent and remove encroachment but also to improve and maintain public open spaces, public gardens and playgrounds

Union Council is responsible to mobilize community involvement in maintenance of public ways, public streets, culverts, bridges and public buildings, de-silting of canals and other development pursuits.