law: The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883
  76. Suits relating to rates and taxes under this Act cognizable by Courts having cognizance of suits for rent.-
  Suits for the recovery from co-sharers, tenants or others of any sum on account of any rate or tax imposed under this Act, and suits on account of illegal exaction of any such rate or tax, or for settlement of accounts connected therewith, shall, unless the Local Government otherwise directs, be cognizable by the Courts which for the time being have cognizance of suits for rent due on land.