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The Kerala Public Buildings (Eviction of unauthorised Occupants) Act 1968

Civil196819 sections

This law empowers the Kerala government and local authorities to remove people who are living in or using public buildings without proper permission or after their lease has expired. It applies to any property owned, leased, or requisitioned by the state, local bodies, or government-controlled companies. The Act establishes estate officers to identify such illegal occupants and issue notices to vacate. This legislation is important because it protects public property from misuse, ensures that government resources are used for their intended purpose, and maintains order in state-owned facilities.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Re-lettered by Act 19 of 1986 ( w.e.f 7-2-1983).
  5. 4. Issue of notice to show cause against order of eviction.
  6. 5. Eviction of unauthorised occupants.
  7. 6. Disposal of property left in public building by unauthorised occupants.
  8. 7. Liability of unauthorised occupant to pay damages.
  9. 8. Power to recover rent and damages in respect of public buildings.
  10. 9. Power of estate officers.
  11. 10. Appeals.
  12. 11. Power to obtain information.
  13. 12. Liability of heirs and legal representatives.
  14. 13. Recovery of rent, etc., as arrears of public revenue due on land.
  15. 14. Further mode of recovery.
  16. 15. Finality of orders.
  17. 16. Offences and penalties.
  18. 17. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  19. 18. Power to make rules.

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