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    Question

    As per the Specific Relief Act what is the time period within which a suit filed under the Act shall be disposed of by the court?

    A Within a period of six months from the date of service of summons to the defendant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Within a period of twelve months from the date of service of summons to the defendant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Within a period of twelve months from the date of service of summons to the defendant and which may be extended for a further period not exceeding six months in aggregate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Within a period of six months from the date of service of summons to the defendant and which may be extended for a further period not exceeding twelve months in aggregate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E There is no specific time period mention in the Act for the disposal of suits filed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 20C. Expeditious disposal of suits: 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.

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