Section 27

Owner's consent ordinarily to be obtained.

The Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956

  • Act 96 of 1956
  • Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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.

All sections
16 Save as provided in this Act, no building or land shall be entered without the consent of the occupier, or if there is no occupier, of the owner thereof, and no such entry shall be made without giving the said occupier or owner, as the case may be, not less than twenty four hours’ written notice of the intention to make such entry:
Provided that no such notice shall be necessary if the place to be inspected is a shed for cattle or a latrine, urinal or a work under construction.

Notes

16. Subs. by Act 43 of 1964, s. 14, for “No building or land” (w.e.f. 27-2-1965).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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