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Section 7

of Specific Relief Act 1950

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Section 7

(1)

Subject to subsection (2), a person entitled to the possession of specific immovable property may recover it in the manner prescribed by the law relating to civil procedure.

(2)

Where a specific immovable property has been let under a tenancy, and that tenancy is determined or has come to an end, but the occupier continues to remain in occupation of the property or part thereof, the person entitled to the possession of the property shall not enforce his right to recover it against the occupier otherwise than by proceedings in the court.

(3)

In subsection (2) “occupier” means any person lawfully in occupation of the property or part thereof at the termination of the tenancy.

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