Judicial Officer With 10 Yrs Standing Competent To Hear Appeals Under Public Premises Unauthorised Occupants Act: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has made it clear that a District Judge or a judicial officer of not less than 10 years standing is competent to hear appeals under Section 9 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971. The Act provides for eviction of unauthorised occupants from public premises and empowers an Estate Officer to hold inquiries. Section 9 of the Act...