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Section 31: Power of eviction to be exercised only by the competent authority

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

Where the competent authority is satisfied either upon a representation from the owner of a building or upon other information in its possession that the occupants of the building have not vacated it in pursuance of any notice, order or direction issued or given by the authority, the authority shall, by order, direct the eviction of the occupants from the building in such manner and within such time as may be specified in the order:

Provided that before making any order under this section the competent authority shall give, a reasonable opportunity to the occupants of the building to show cause why they should not be evicted therefrom:

Provided further that if the occupants are unable to find any accommodation, the competent authority shall arrange for the accommodation for the occupants before the eviction.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Himachal Pradesh Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1979
Section31
Marginal notePower of eviction to be exercised only by the competent authority
JurisdictionState of Himachal Pradesh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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