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The Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968

Hearing in absence of party

In force Act 9 of 1969 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1969

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Section 175 of the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 deals with hearing in absence of party. If on the date fixed for hearing a case or proceeding, a revenue officer or survey officer finds that a summons or notice was not served on any party due to the failure of the opposite party to pay the requisite process fees for such service, the case or proceeding may be dismissed in default of pay

(1) If on the date fixed for hearing a case or proceeding, a revenue officer or survey officer finds that a summons or notice was not served on any party due to the failure of the opposite party to pay the requisite process fees for such service, the case or proceeding may be dismissed in default of payment of such process fees.

(2) If any party to a case or proceeding before the revenue officer or survey officer does not appear on the date fixed for hearing, the case may be heard and determined in his absence or as the case may be, dismissed in default.

(3) The party against whom any order is passed under sub-section (1) or (2) may apply within 30 days from the date of such order to have it set aside on the ground that he was prevented by any sufficient cause from paying the requisite process fees for service of a summons or notice on the opposite party or from appearing at the hearing and the revenue officer or survey officer may, after notice to the opposite party which was present on the date on which such order was passed and after making such inquiry as he considers necessary, set aside the order passed.

(4) Where an application filed under sub-section (3) is rejected, the party aggrieved may file an appeal to the authority to whom an appeal lies from an original order passed by such officer.

(5) Except as provided in sub-section (4) or except where a case or proceeding before any such officer has been decided on merits, no appeal shall lie from an order passed under this section.

Section 175, The Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 (Act 9 of 1969).

Questions about Section 175

What does Section 175 of the Goa Land Revenue Code deal with?

Section 175 of the Goa Land Revenue Code is headed "Hearing in absence of party". If on the date fixed for hearing a case or proceeding, a revenue officer or survey officer finds that a summons or notice was not served on any party due to the failure of the opposite party to pay the requisite process fees for such service, the case or proceeding may be dismissed in default of pay

How do I find court cases under Section 175 of the Goa Land Revenue Code?

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When was the Goa Land Revenue Code enacted?

Goa Land Revenue Code was enacted in 1969 as Act 9 of 1969. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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