Section 20C
Expeditious disposal of suits.
About this Act
An Act to define and amend the law relating to certain kinds of specific relief.
1[20C. Expeditious disposal of suits.-- Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil
Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), a suit filed under the provisions of this Act shall be disposed of by the court
within a period of twelve months from the date of service of summons to the defendant:
Provided that the said period may be extended for a further period not exceeding six months in aggregate after recording reasons in writing for such extension by the court.]
Provided that the said period may be extended for a further period not exceeding six months in aggregate after recording reasons in writing for such extension by the court.]
Notes
1. Subs. by s. 10, ibid., for section 20 (w.e.f. 1-10-2018).