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Disposal of Claims – (1) Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act where any dispute arises between the Grama Sasan and any person as regards the ownership of or interest in any property vested in or under the management, direction or control of the Grama Sasan, the Grama Panchayat shall give such person an opportunity of being heard and decide by order giving reasons therefor to be recorded in writing, whether the ownership of or interest in such property is to be treated as that of the Grama Sasan. (2) Any person aggrieved by an order under Sub-Section (1) may appeal to the prescribed authority within the time and in the manner as may be prescribed. (3) Any such person dissatisfied with the order in the appeal, if any under Sub-Section (2) may within six months from the date of such order institute a suit in a Court of competent jurisdiction for establishment of his rights, if any. (4) The order under Sub-Section (1) shall, subject to the order under Sub-Section (2) or the decision of the Court, it any, as the case may be, be final.