The competent authority and any person authorised by it under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Section 38: Competent authority, etc., to be public servants.
The Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956Central Act · Act 96 of 1956
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Section | 38 |
| Marginal note | Competent authority, etc., to be public servants. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
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- substituted, Act 58 of 1960. . Subs. by Act 58 of 1960, s. 3 and the Second Schedule, for “him” (w.e.f. 26-12-1960).
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