Specific Relief Act, 1963 · Chapter II: Specific Performance of Contracts · Persons for or against whom contracts may be specifically enforced
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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