Section 20C: Expeditious disposal of suits.

The Specific Relief Act, 1963Central Act · Act 47 of 1963

[20C. Expeditious disposal of suits.-- Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), a suit filed under the provisions of this Act shall be disposed of by the court within a period of twelve months from the date of service of summons to the defendant:

Provided that the said period may be extended for a further period not exceeding six months in aggregate after recording reasons in writing for such extension by the court.]

Where this provision sits

Act	The Specific Relief Act, 1963
Section	20C
Marginal note	Expeditious disposal of suits.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

substituted. . Subs. by s. 10, ibid., for section 20 (w.e.f. 1-10-2018).

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