Section180
The Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968

Formal and summary inquiries to be deemed judicial proceedings

In force Act 9 of 1969 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1969

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Section 180 of the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 deals with formal and summary inquiries to be deemed judicial proceedings. A formal or summary inquiry under this Code shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193, 219 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code, and the office of any authority holding a formal or summary inquiry shall be deemed a civil court for the purposes of such inquiry.

(1) A formal or summary inquiry under this Code shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193, 219 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code, and the office of any authority holding a formal or summary inquiry shall be deemed a civil court for the purposes of such inquiry.

(2) Every hearing and decision, whether in a formal or summary inquiry, shall be in public, and the parties or their authorised agents shall have due notice to attend.

Section 180, The Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 (Act 9 of 1969).

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Questions about Section 180

What does Section 180 of the Goa Land Revenue Code deal with?

Section 180 of the Goa Land Revenue Code is headed "Formal and summary inquiries to be deemed judicial proceedings". A formal or summary inquiry under this Code shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections 193, 219 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code, and the office of any authority holding a formal or summary inquiry shall be deemed a civil court for the purposes of such inquiry.

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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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