Boundaries Act, 1847, 1 of 1847 (Rep., Act 19 of 1873)

Section VI. And it is hereby enacted, that Magistrates are prohibited from taking cognizance under Act IV. of 18

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

VI. And it is hereby enacted, that Magistrates are prohibited from taking cognizance under Act IV. of 1840 of boundary disputed of the nature for which provision is here made, but whenever they have reason to apprehend any breach of the peace in consequence of a disputed boundary, they shall certify the circumstances to the Collector of Land Revenue, who shall be bound immediately to mark off the boundary in the mode here indicated, and to uphold the possession of the parties according to the demarcation. ____________

Source: India Code