(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.
(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.
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Act to override other laws, memorandum, articles, etc.Section 4 · Prohibition of chits not sanctioned or registered under the Act.Section 5 · Prohibition of invitation for subscriptions except under certain conditions.Section 6 · Form of chit agreement.Section 7 · Filing of chit agreement.Section 8 · Minimum capital requirements for the commencement, etc., of a chit, and creation of a reserve fund, by a company.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 19 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.