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Section 27: Power of prescribed authority in relation to determination of compensation etc

Tamil Nadu Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance Act,1971)State Act of Tamil Nadu · Act 1 of 1971

(1) The prescribed authority may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of sections 20, 21, 23, 24 and 25, by order, require any person to furnish such information in his possession relating to any land which is acquired under this Act as may be specified in such order.

(2) The prescribed authority shall, while holding an enquiry under this Act, have all the powers of a civil court, while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Central Act V of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:-

(a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him an oath;

(b) requiring the discovery and production of any document;

(c) reception of evidence on affidavits;

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

(e) issuing commission for examination of witnesses.

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ActTamil Nadu Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance Act,1971)
Section27
Marginal notePower of prescribed authority in relation to determination of compensation etc
JurisdictionState of Tamil Nadu
StatusIn force as published by the source

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