Section 18: Powers of competent authority in relation to determination of compensation, etc.

The Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956Central Act · Act 96 of 1956

(1) The competent authority may, for the purposes of determining the amount of compensation 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 15, 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;

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

(e) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses.

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Act	The Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956
Section	18
Marginal note	Powers of competent authority in relation to determination of compensation, etc.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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