The competent authority may, by notice in writing, require any person in possession of any land acquired under this Act to surrender or deliver possession of the land within such period as may be specified in the notice, and if a person refuses or fails to comply with any such notice, the competent authority may enter upon and take possession of the land, and for that purpose may use or cause to be used such force as may be necessary.
Section 12: Power to take possession of land acquired.
The Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957Central Act · Act 20 of 1957
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Section | 12 |
| Marginal note | Power to take possession of land acquired. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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