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Section 5: Eviction of unauthorised occupants

The Karnataka Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1974State Act of Karnataka · Act 32 of 1974

(1) If, after considering the cause, if any, shown by any person in pursuance of a notice under section 4 and any evidence he may produce in support of the same and after giving him a reasonable opportunity of being heard, the competent officer is satisfied that the public premises are in unauthorised occupation, the competent officer may on a date to be fixed for the purpose, make an order of eviction, for reasons to be recorded therein, directing that the public premises shall be vacated by all persons who may be in occupation thereof or any part thereof, and cause a copy of the order to be affixed on the outer door or some other conspicuous part of the public premises.

(2) If any person refuses or fails to comply with the order of eviction within forty-five days from the date of affixture of the order under sub-section

(1), the competent officer or any, other officer duly authorised by the competent officer in this behalf may evict that person from, and take possession of, the public premises and may, for that purpose, use such force as may be necessary.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Karnataka Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1974
Section5
Marginal noteEviction of unauthorised occupants
JurisdictionState of Karnataka
StatusIn force as published by the source

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