law: 109. Power to award compensation in proceedings for arrears of rent.-
  (1) If, in the course of proceedings for the realisation of arrears of rent, the trial or the confirming court finds that the landholder has committed any of the acts enumerated in clauses (i) to (v) of section 108, it may award to the tenant compensation, not exceeding one hundred rupees.
  (2) If such compensation is awarded by the trial court, the record of the case shall be submitted for confirmation of the order passed by it to the sub-divisional officer, and if by the confirming court, to the collector.