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In section 19 of the principal Act,-— (1) in sub-section (1), for the words “one thousand rupees” at the end the words “ three thousand rupees” shall be substituted ; (2) for sub-section (2) the following shall be substi tuted, namely:— ‘•(2) The State Government may, on the recom mendation of the High Court, direct, by notification in the Official Gazette with res pect to any Munsif named therein that his jurisdiction shall extend to all like suits of such value not exceeding five thousand rupees as may be specified in the notification: Provided that the State Government may, by noti fication in the Official Gazette, delegate to the High Court its powers under this section.” Amendment