(1) In order to prevent or suppress any riot or grave disturbance of peace, the Commissioner and the 1[Superintendent], in areas under their respective charges, may temporarily close or take possession of any building or place, and may exclude all or any persons therefrom, or may allow access thereto to such persons only and on such terms as he shall deem expedient. All persons concerned shall be bound to conduct themselves in accordance with such orders as the authority making orders may make and notify in exercise of the authority hereby vested in it.
(2) Compensation to lawful occupier of building or place closed or taken possession of.- If the lawful occupier of such building or place suffers substantial loss or injury by reason of the action taken under sub-section (1), he shall be entitled, on application made to the authority concerned within one month from the date of such action, to receive reasonable compensation for such loss or injury, unless such action was in the opinion of such authority rendered necessary either by the use to which such building or place was put or intended to be put or by the misconduct of persons having access thereto.
(3) Disputes as to compensation to be settled.- In the event of any dispute in any case under sub-section (2) the decision of the Chief Presidency Magistrate or the District Magistrate, as the case may be, shall be conclusive as to the amount (if any) to be paid, and as to the person to whom it is to be paid.
(2) Compensation to lawful occupier of building or place closed or taken possession of.- If the lawful occupier of such building or place suffers substantial loss or injury by reason of the action taken under sub-section (1), he shall be entitled, on application made to the authority concerned within one month from the date of such action, to receive reasonable compensation for such loss or injury, unless such action was in the opinion of such authority rendered necessary either by the use to which such building or place was put or intended to be put or by the misconduct of persons having access thereto.
(3) Disputes as to compensation to be settled.- In the event of any dispute in any case under sub-section (2) the decision of the Chief Presidency Magistrate or the District Magistrate, as the case may be, shall be conclusive as to the amount (if any) to be paid, and as to the person to whom it is to be paid.
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1. This words was substituted for the words "District Superintendent" by Mah. 46 of 1962, s. 3, Sch.आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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