Section 5 of the Act confers certain powers of Civil Court upon the Competent Authority. Section 6 of the Act provides, "in all cases of civil nature, concerning a land or a portion thereof, and in which one of the parties to the case is an allottee or settlee under Section-2 of the Act, the State shall be a necessary party". Section 7 of the Act enjoins the Competent Authority to dispose of all cases summarily in accordance with the Act and Rules framed thereunder. Section 9 of the Act provides for expeditious resolution of disputes. Section 12 of the Act empowers the Collector to exercise power of supervision and control over the <span class="hidden_text" id="span_21"> Patna High Court CWJC No.1091 of 2013 (12) dt. 24 .06.2014</span> Competent Authority. Section 15 of the Act enjoins the Competent Authority to