An application under section 17 of the Tenancy Act for division/appraisement of produce is exclusively cognizable by:

Jurisdiction defines which court or authority has the power to hear a case. Option A is correct because matters concerning the division or appraisement of agricultural produce, particularly under Section 17 of the Tenancy Act, fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Revenue Officer. These officers possess specialized knowledge and authority in land and revenue administration.

• Option B is false because Civil Courts, while handling general civil disputes, often have their jurisdiction curtailed in specific revenue matters where specialized tribunals or officers are designated by law.
• Option C is false because Criminal Courts deal with offenses against the state and public order, not civil disputes over agricultural produce.
• Option D is false because a Conciliation Court aims for amicable settlements but does not hold exclusive statutory jurisdiction over the formal division or appraisement of produce as mandated by the Tenancy Act.