Bare ActsThe Gujarat Housing Board Act, 1961

Section 54

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(1) In making inquiries under sections 36, 38, 46 and 50, the Tribunal shall have and exercise the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court in respect of— (a) a proof of facts by affidavits, (b) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath, (c) compelling the production of documents, and (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses. Power to dispose of land. Disputes regarding reconstitution of plots. District Judge to be the Tribunal. Duties of the Tribunal. Powers of and procedure before Tribunal. The Gujarat Housing Board Act, 1961 17 of 27 (2) In all proceedings before the Tribunal, the Tribunal shall follow such procedure as may be prescribed. (3) Every order made by the Tribunal for the payment of money, 58[ * * * * * * * ] and for the delivery of the possession or removal of any structure shall be enforced by the District Court in the jurisdiction of which the land comprised in the housing scheme is situate as if it was the decree of the said Court. (4) The proceedings before the Tribunal shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code.

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