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Section 19: Powers of competent authority in relation to determination of amount etc

The Himachal Pradesh Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1979State Act of Himachal Pradesh · Act 19 of 1979

(1) The competent authority may for the purpose of determining the amount or apportionment thereof, require, by order, any person to furnish such information in his possession as may be specified in the order.

(2) The competent authority shall, while holding inquiry under section 16, have all the powers of a civil court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) in respect of the following matters, namely:-

(a)summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;

(b)requiring the discovery and production of any document;

(c)reception of evidence on affidavits;

(d)requisitioning any public record from any court or office;

(e)issuing commissions for examination of witnesses.

CHAPTER VI PROTECTION OF TENANTS IN SLUM AREAS FROM EVICTION

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ActThe Himachal Pradesh Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1979
Section19
Marginal notePowers of competent authority in relation to determination of amount etc
JurisdictionState of Himachal Pradesh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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