Section 8(1)(c) in The Punjab Relief of Indebtedness Act, 1934
(c)The [State] [Substituted for the word 'Provincial' by the Adaptation of Laws Order, 1950.] Government shall determine the pecuniary limits of the jurisdiction of the board, provided that no board shall have jurisdiction to make a settlement between a debtor and his creditors if the total debts of the debtor exceed Rs. 10,000 or such larger amount as the [State] [Substituted for the word 'Provincial' by the Adaptation of Laws Order, 1950.] Government may prescribe for any area.