Removal of encroachment at Places of Pilgrimage and Other Religious Places

(1) The provisions contained in the Sikkim Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants and Rent Recovery) Act, 1980 shall be applicable, so far as may be, in respect of unauthorised occupation of any land belonging to the Places of Pilgrimage as if it were the property of Government within the meaning of this Act. (2) The Director/Administrator may, with the prior approval of the Committee, make an application for taking up appropriate proceedings under the said Act to the authority competent thereunder and thereupon it shall be lawful for such authority to take action in accordance with the provisions contained in that Act.