Rule 9 of CPC : Rule 9: Commissions to make local investigations.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Case: Dispute over Property Boundaries

Scenario: Mr. Sharma and Mr. Verma are neighbors in a village in Uttar Pradesh. They have a dispute over the exact boundary line between their properties. Mr. Sharma claims that Mr. Verma has encroached on his land by building a fence 2 feet into his property.

Application of Rule 9: The court deems it necessary to have a clear understanding of the property boundaries to resolve the dispute. Therefore, the court issues a commission to a local surveyor, Mr. Gupta, directing him to conduct a local investigation. Mr. Gupta visits the site, measures the properties, and prepares a detailed report with maps showing the exact boundaries. He submits this report to the court, which then uses it to make an informed decision on the dispute.

Example 2:

Case: Determining Market Value of Property for Compensation

Scenario: The government of Maharashtra decides to acquire a piece of land owned by Ms. Rao for a public infrastructure project. Ms. Rao is not satisfied with the compensation offered by the government and claims that the market value of her property is much higher.

Application of Rule 9: To ascertain the accurate market value of the property, the court issues a commission to a certified real estate appraiser, Mr. Desai. Mr. Desai conducts a local investigation, examining recent sa...

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