Section 8
Procedure to be followed where demolition order has been made.
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.
(1) Where an order for
demolition of a building under section 7 has been made the owner of the building or any other person
having an interest therein shall demolish that building within the time specified in that behalf by the
order; and if the building is not demolished within that time the competent authority shall enter and
demolish the building and sell the materials thereof.
(2) Any expenses incurred by the competent authority under sub-section (1), if not satisfied out of the proceeds of sale of materials of the building shall be recoverable from the owner of the building or any other person having an interest therein as arrears of land revenue.
(2) Any expenses incurred by the competent authority under sub-section (1), if not satisfied out of the proceeds of sale of materials of the building shall be recoverable from the owner of the building or any other person having an interest therein as arrears of land revenue.