Section 25
Breaking into buildings.
The Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956
About this Act
An Act to provide for the improvement and clearance of slum areas in certain Union territories and for the protection of tenants in such areas from eviction.
It shall be lawful for any person authorised by the competent
authority in this behalf to make any entry into any place, to open or cause to be opened any door, gate or
other barrier―
(a) if he considers the opening thereof necessary for the purpose of such entry; and
(b) if the owner or occupier is absent, or being present refuses to open such door, gate or barrier.
(a) if he considers the opening thereof necessary for the purpose of such entry; and
(b) if the owner or occupier is absent, or being present refuses to open such door, gate or barrier.