Section 2: Definition

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This section defines the following terms used in The Small Claims and Minor Offences Courts Ordinance, 2002: • award — findings of a Salis • Court — the Small Claims and Minor Offences Court established under section 4 • Government — the Provincial Government • prescribed — prescribed by rules • rules — rules made under section 42 • Salis — the person acting as conciliator, mediator or arbitrator. (2) Any expression not specifically mentioned or defined in this Ordinance shall have the same meaning as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act V of 1908), and shall have effect accordingly. *This Ordinance came into force on 15th July, 2004, vide S.R.O. 601 (I)/2004 dated 5th July, 2004 This is the official statutory text, shown as written — it is not a paraphrase or a legal opinion. Consult a verified lawyer to see how it applies to your specific situation.

2. Definition.—(1) In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,— (a) “amicable settlement” includes settlement through arbitration process, other than arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1940 (X of 1940), mediation, conciliation or any other lawful means mutually agreed upon by the parties; (b) “award” means findings of a Salis; (c) “Court” means the Small Claims and Minor Offences Court established under section 4; (d) “Government” means the Provincial Government; (e) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules; (f) “rules” means rules made under section 42; (g) “Salis” means the person acting as conciliator, mediator or arbitrator. (2) Any expression not specifically mentioned or defined in this Ordinance shall have the same meaning as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act V of 1908), and shall have effect accordingly. *This Ordinance came into force on 15th July, 2004, vide S.R.O. 601 (I)/2004 dated 5th July, 2004.

Effective date: 2002-01-01

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