The Gujarat Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1972
gujarat · 1973
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Gujarat Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1972
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Gujarat Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1972.
- S. 3Section empowers the State Government to appoint competent officers and define their jurisdiction for enforcing evictions under the Act.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates the issuance of a notice for eviction if unauthorized occupants or non-compliant occupants of public premises are found.
- S. 5Section 5 authorizes eviction of unauthorized occupants from public premises after due process and allows use of force if eviction order is not complied with.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the removal and auction of remaining property from evicted public premises, with proceeds paid to rightful claimants after expenses.
- S. 7Section 7 allows competent officers to issue notices for rent payment and damages for unauthorized occupation of public premises in Gujarat.
- S. 8Section 8 grants a competent officer powers equivalent to a civil court for inquiries under the Act.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the appeal process for eviction orders on public premises in Gujarat, specifying timelines and the appellate authority.
- S. 10Section 10 makes all orders under the Act final and immune from court challenge or injunction.
- S. 11Section penalizes obstruction of eviction powers and re-occupation of evicted premises under the Act.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates officers to request information on unauthorized occupants of public premises.
- S. 13Section 13 allows proceedings for rent arrears or damages against deceased persons to continue against their heirs or legal representatives.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the Collector to recover unpaid rent, damages, or costs as land revenue.
- S. 15Section 15 allows rent deductions from salaries for employees in arrears for public premises in Gujarat.
- S. 16The section bars courts from hearing eviction suits for unauthorized occupation of public premises.
- S. 17Section 17 protects government officials from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 18Section 18 empowers the State Government to create rules for implementing the Act, subject to legislative review and approval.
- S. 19Section 19 repeals previous eviction laws and validates actions taken under them as if done under the Gujarat Act.