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Summary power for taking possession of property :- (I) Any p crso n remaining in possession of any property in contravention of an order issued under section 68 may be summarily dispossessed of such property by an officer empowered by the State Government in this behalf and in the case ofa building if free access to it is not afforded to such officer. he may after giving reasonable time may. remove or open any lock or bolt or break open any door or do any other act necessary for efTectmg such dispos- session. (2) If any such officer is resisted in the exercise of such pcm er or discharge of such duty, the Magistrate having jurisdiction shall. on a written requisition from such officer, direct any police officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector to render such help 3S may be necessary to enable the officer to exercise such power or discharg« such duty.