The Meghalaya Public Premises (Eviction or Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1980
The Meghalaya Public Premises (Eviction or Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1980
This law regulates the eviction of unauthorized occupants and the recovery of rent or damages from public premises in Meghalaya. It applies to any individual or entity occupying state or government controlled properties without proper authority, including cases where a lease has expired. This legislation matters because it empowers local authorities, specifically deputy commissioners, to efficiently reclaim public properties, penalize repeat offenders, and recover government dues without undergoing lengthy civil court proceedings. It safeguards public assets and public funds while outlining a formal process of written notices, hearings, and appeals to ensure that administrative decisions remain fair, transparent, and structured.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Issue of notice to show cause against order of eviction.
- 4. Eviction of unauthorised occupants.
- 5. Disposal of property left on public premises by unauthorised occupants.
- 6. Power to require payment of rent for damages in respect of public premises.
- 7. Powers of Deputy Commissioner.
- 8. Appeals
- 9. Finality of orders.
- 10. Offence and penalty.
- 11. Power to obtain information.
- 12. Liability of heirs and legal representatives.
- 13. Recovery of rent, etc., as an arrear of land revenue.
- 14. Bar of jurisdiction
- 15. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 16. Power to make rules
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