Section 25: Breaking into buildings.

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

It shall be lawful for any person authorised by the competent authority in this behalf to make any entry into any place, 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 Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956
Section	25
Marginal note	Breaking into buildings.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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