Central Act

20C

Section 20C. Expeditious disposal of suits.

The Specific Relief Act, 1963

In forceAll India (Central Act)

1[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.]