Section 53: Application for distress-warrant.

The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882Central Act · Act 15 of 1882

Any person claiming to be entitled to arrears of rent of any house or premises to which this Chapter extends, or his duly constituted attorney, may apply to any Judge of the Small Cause Court, or to the Registrar of the Small Cause Court, for such warrant as is hereinafter mentioned.

The application shall be supported by an affidavit or affirmation to the effect of the form (marked A) in the Third Schedule hereto annexed.

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Act	The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882
Section	53
Marginal note	Application for distress-warrant.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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