Section 54: Power to enter into building

The Karnataka Slum Areas Development Act, 1973State Act of Karnataka · Act 33 of 1974

It shall be lawful for any person authorised by the prescribed authority in this behalf to enter into any place or to open or cause to be opened any door, gate or other barrier,-

(a) if he considers the opening thereof necessary for the purpose of such entry; and

(b) if the owner or occupier is absent, or being present refuses to open such door, gate or barrier.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Karnataka Slum Areas Development Act, 1973
Section	54
Marginal note	Power to enter into building
Jurisdiction	State of Karnataka
Status	In force as published by the source

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