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Specific Relief Act, 1963

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Section 20C

Expeditious disposal of suits

Chapter II: Specific performance of contracts

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), a suit filed under the provisions of this Act shall be disposed of by the court within a period of twelve months from the date of service of summons to the defendant:

Provided that the said period may be extended for a further period not exceeding six months in aggregate after recording reasons in writing for such extension by the court.

The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act No. 47 of 1963). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.

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