77. to determine certain disputes
The Settlement-officer may determine disputes regarding any of the following matters (namely):—
(a)
the right of any lambardar, mukaddam, patwari, village-watchman or other village-servant to any customary dues, or other remuneration, and his liability to render any customary service in return for such dues or remuneration;
(b)
the rights of persons resident in the village or holding lands comprised in the mahal, in or to the common land of the mahal and its produce, and the village-site;
(c)
any customs relating to irrigation or to rights-of-way and other easements;
(d)
any other rights and customs which the Chief Commissioner directs to be recorded in the administration-paper.