Section 32: Jurisdiction and powers of Court

32. Jurisdiction and powers of Court (1) The Court shall, notwithstanding any other enactment, have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any matter arising out of, or brought under, this Part, other than the fixing of a fair rent pursuant to section 30 (3) (b), and, in the exercise of that jurisdiction, shall exercise all the powers which the Court has in civil proceedings. (2) Except where, in the opinion of the Court, a plaint is frivolous, no costs shall be allowed in any proceedings other than proceedings on a plaint which includes a claim for unpaid rent. L6 – 15 [Issue 7] Landlord and Tenant Act (3) Notwithstanding any other enactment, every document made use of or produced before the Court, in the exercise of its jurisdiction under this section, shall be exempted from the payment of registration duty or any other fee. (4) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Court may appeal to the Supreme Court in accordance with the District and Intermediate Courts (Civil Jurisdiction) Act. PART V – MISCELLANEOUS