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    Question

    A suit filed under the provisions of the Specific Relief

    Act shall be disposed of by the court within a period of______________
    A Twelve months from the date of service of summons to the defendant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Twelve years from the date of service of summons to the defendant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Thirty years from the date of service of summons to the defendant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No such time period has been specifically been laid down under the Act Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section  20C. Expeditious disposal of suits.—Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 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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