The Madras Civil Courts’ Act, 1873 · Part II – Establishment and Constitution of Civil Courts

Section 3 – Number of District Courts

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

3. Number of District Courts

The number of District (heretofore designated Zila) Courts to be established or continued under this

Act, shall be fixed, and may from time to time be altered, by the Local Government :

Provided that no increase to the number of such Courts shall be made by such Government without the previous sanction of the Governor General in Council.

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