The NAGALAND EVICTION OF PERSONS IN UNAUTHORISED OCCUPATION OF PUBLIC LAND (2ND AMMENDMENT)ACT,1973
nagaland · 1973
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- S. 1(i) This Act may be called the Nagaland Eviction of Persons in Unauthorised Occupation of Public Land Act
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Nagaland Eviction Act, including "appropriate Officer," "Deputy Commissioner," and "public land."
- S. 3The provisions of this Act shall have effect not withstanding any custom or usage which permits, or purports to
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the terms for leases on public land in Nagaland, specifying notice periods for termination.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the Deputy Commissioner to issue eviction notices for unauthorized public land occupations, specifying grounds and service methods.
- S. 6(i) if after considering the cause, if any
- S. 7When an order of eviction has been made under sub-section (1)of section 6 in respect of any public land
- S. 8Section 8 mandates eviction and possession of public land by Deputy Commissioner if order is not complied with, with costs payable by the unauthorized occupant.
- S. 9Section 9 allows damages or costs ordered by the Deputy Commissioner to be treated as land revenue arrears.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the Deputy Commissioner to auction remaining property after eviction and distribute proceeds after expenses, with disputes referred to court.
- S. 11Section 11 grants the Deputy Commissioner powers equivalent to a civil court for inquiries under the Act.
- S. 12Section 12 allows appeals against Deputy Commissioner's orders on public land evictions to be heard by the Commissioner or Additional Commissioner, with specific timelines and discretionary powers.
- S. 13Section 13 bars courts from questioning or granting injunctions against eviction orders made under the Nagaland Eviction Act.
- S. 14Section 14 prohibits legal action against eviction of unauthorized public land occupants or recovery of damages under this Act.
- S. 15Section allows proceedings against deceased person's heirs for rent, damages, or costs, with liability limited to deceased's assets.
- S. 16Section 16 protects state officials from legal action for actions taken in good faith under this Act.
- S. 17(i) If any person
- S. 18The State Government may, by notification in the NAGALAND Gazette, mark rules for carying out the provisions of this Ac