Bare Act
The Tamil Nadu Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1975
The Tamil Nadu Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1975 regulates the removal of illegal occupants from state-owned or state-controlled properties across Tamil Nadu. It applies to government lands, buildings, state corporation premises, local authority properties, and registered Wakf properties, as well as individuals staying without permission or past lease expiry. Designated estate officers are empowered to issue notices, conduct hearings, order evictions, and collect unpaid rent or damages for unlawful occupation. This legislation matters because it provides a streamlined administrative mechanism for the government to protect public assets, recover public land efficiently, and prevent unauthorized encroachment without relying on lengthy civil court procedures.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Appointment of estate officers.
- 4. Issue of notice to show cause against order of eviction.
- 5. Eviction of unauthorised occupants.
- 6. Disposal of property left on public premises by unauthorised occupants.
- 7. Power to require payment of rent or damages in respect of public premises.
- 8. Powers of estate officers.
- 9. Appeals.
- 10. Finality of orders.
- 11. Offences and penalty.
- 12. Power to require information.
- 13. Liability of heirs and legal representatives.
- 14. Recovery of rent, etc., as an arrear of land revenue.
- 15. Bar of jurisdiction.
- 16. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 17. Offences by companies.
- 18. The Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act not to apply.
- 19. Exemptions.
- 20. Power to make rules.
- 21. Repeal.
- 22. Validation.
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