The Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956 · Chapter VII – Miscellaneous

Section 38 – Competent authority, etc., to be public servants

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

38. Competent authority, etc., to be public servants

The competent authority and any person authorised by 24 it under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

24. Subs. by Act 58 of 1960, s. 3 and the Second Schedule, for “him” (w.e.f. 26-12-1960).

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