Summary eviction

Section 65 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, 1974 deals with summary eviction. Any person wrongfully occupying any land,- (a) which is a part of a highway;

Any person wrongfully occupying any land,- (a) which is a part of a highway; and on the occupation of Which Contravenes any of the provide for the eviction of such person, shall be summarily evicted by the Collector and such eviction shall be made in the following manner, namely :- (i) by serving a notice on the person or persons in possession requiring them within such time as may appear reasonable after receipt of the said notice to vacate the land; and (ii) if such notice is not obeyed, by removing or deputing a subordinate to remove any person who may refuse to vacate the same; and (iii) if the Officer removing and such person shall be resisted or obstructed by any person, the Collector shall hold a summary inquiry into the facts of the case, and if satisfied that the resistance or obstruction still continues, may, without prejudice to any proceedings to which such person may be triable under any law for the time being in force for the punishment of such resistance or obstruction, issue a warrant for the arrest of the said person, and on his appearance send him with a warrant for imprisonment in the civil jail of the district for such period not exceeding thirty days, as may be necessary to prevent the continuance of such obstruction or resistance.

Section 65, The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).