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tion or non-execution of process if such directions are in accordance with an order obtained from the court as herein-after mentioned: Provided always that no material fact is wilfully misrepresented or suppressed by such Registrar, or deputy registrar, in obtaining such order.
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20. The Registrar may, in case of doubt or difficulty, apply summarily to the court for an order for the direction and guidance of a bailiff, and the court may make such order in the matter as may seem just and reasonable. [16
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21. No officer of the court shall directly or indirectly ask or receive any fee or gratuity, not authorized by law, in respect of any of the duties of his office.
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22. If any officer of the court, acting under colour of the process of the court, is charged with misconduct or with any wrongful act or neglect in the discharge of the duties of his office, the court may inquire into the matter in a summary way on such evidence as may appear reasonable, and for that purpose may summon and enforce the attendance of all necessary parties and witnesses in like manner as the attendance of witnesses in other cases may be enforced, and may make such order for the payment of all damages and costs that may have been caused by any such act or neglect as it thinks just, and impose such fine upon the officer as it may deem adequate; and, in default of payment of any money so ordered to be paid, payment of the same may be enforced as a judgment recovered in the court: Provided always that this provision shall not take away any right of action for damages against any officer; but no action shall be commenced or continued for any act or omission of such officer after the court has ordered compensation to be paid in respect of it under this section.
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23. The court shall hold its sittings in the Supreme Court building or in such other place as the Governor may by proclamation appoint.
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tion or non-execution of process if such directions are in accordance with an order obtained from the court as, herein- after mentioned: Provided always that no material` fact is wilfully misrepresented or suppressed by such Registrar, or deputy registrar, in obtaining such order.
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20. The Registrar may, in case of doubt or difficulty, Registrar apply summarily to the court for an order for the direction for order. and guidance of a bailiff, and the court may make such order in the matter as may seem just and reasonable. [16
officer illegally
21. No officer of the court shall directly or indirectly Prohibition of ask or receive any fee or gratuity, not authorized by law, demanding in respect of any of the duties of his office.
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fees.
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22. If any officer of the court, acting under colour of Offences by the process of the court, is charged with misconduct or the court. with any wrongful act or neglect in the discharge of the duties of his office, the court may inquire into the matter in a summary way on such evidence as may appear reason- able, and for that purpose may summon and enforce the attendance of all necessary parties and witnesses in like manner as the attendance of witnesses in other cases may be enforced, and may make such order for the payment of all damages and costs that may have been caused by any such act or neglect as it thinks just, and impose such fine upon the officer as it may deem adequate; and, in default of payment of any money so ordered to be paid, payment of the same may be enforced as a judgment recovered in the court: Provided always that this pro- vision shall not take away any right of action for damages against any officer; but no action shall be commenced or continued for any act or omission of such officer after the court has ordered compensation to be paid in respect of it under this section.
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23. The court shall hold its sittings in the Supreme Place of Court building or in such other place as the Governor may sittings. by proclamation appoint.
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