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The Meghalaya Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) (Act No.15 of 1980)

Meghalaya

to provide for the eviction of unauthorised occupants from public premises and for certain incidental matters.

Act number
15 of 1980
Ministry
Meghalaya Law Department
Department
Law Department
Enacted
7 Jul 1980

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16 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. Section 2Definitions
  3. Section 3Issue of notice to show cause against order of eviction.
  4. Section 4Eviction of unauthorised occupants.
  5. Section 5Disposal of property left on public premises by unauthorised occupants.
  6. Section 6Power to require payment of rent for damages in respect of public premises.
  7. Section 7Powers of Deputy Commissioner.
  8. Section 8Appeals
  9. Section 9Finality of orders.
  10. Section 10Offence and penalty.
  11. Section 11Power to obtain information.
  12. Section 12Liability of heirs and legal representatives.
  13. Section 13Recovery of rent, etc., as an arrear of land revenue.
  14. Section 14Bar of jurisdiction
  15. Section 15Protection of action taken in good faith
  16. Section 16Power to make rules