(1) Where an application for the winding up of a chit is dismissed and
the Registrar is satisfied that the petition is frivolous or vexatious, he
may, on the application of the foreman, award against the petitioner such
amount, not exceeding one thousand rupees, as he deems reasonable as
compensation to the foreman for the expenses or injury caused to him by the
presentation of the application and the proceedings thereon, and such amount
may be realised as if the award were a decree of a Civil Court.
(2) On the making of an award under sub-section (1), no suit for
compensation in respect of an application for any winding up of the chit
shall be entertained.
Section 51 of Chit Funds Act - Commencement and effect of winding up order
Section 52 of Chit Funds Act - Injunction order
Section 53 of Chit Funds Act - Powers of Registrar
Section 54 of Chit Funds Act - Vesting of chit assets in Registrar or other persons
Section 55 of Chit Funds Act - Suits, etc., to be stayed on winding up order
Section 56 of Chit Funds Act - Notification of winding up order
Section 58 of Chit Funds Act - Award of compensation to foreman
Section 59 of Chit Funds Act - Right to appeal
Section 60 of Chit Funds Act - Limitation