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[11. Power of competent authority to re-develop clearance area.―(1) Notwithstanding anything
contained in sub-section (7) of section 10, the competent authority may at any time after the land has been
cleared of the buildings in accordance with a slum clearance order but before the work of re-development
of that land has been commenced by the owner, by order, determine to re-develop the land if that
authority is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest to do so.
(2) Where land has been cleared of the buildings in accordance with a slum clearance order, the
competent authority, if it is satisfied that the land has been, or is being, re-developed by the owner thereof
in contravention of plans approved by the authority or any restrictions or conditions imposed under
sub-section (7) of section 10 or has not been re-developed within the time, if any, specified under such
conditions, may, by order, determine to re-develop the land:
1. Subs. by Act 43 of 1964, s. 6, for sub-section (7) (w.e.f. 27-2-1965).
2. Subs. by s. 7, ibid., for section 11 (w.e.f. 27-2-1965).
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Provided that before passing such order, the owner shall be given a reasonable opportunity to show
cause why the order should not be passed.]
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Declaration of slum areas.Section 4 · Power of competent authority to require improvement of buildings unfit for human habitation.Section 5 · Inforcement of notice requiring execution of works of improvement.Section 6 · Expenses of maintenance of works of improvement etc., to be recoverable from the occupiers of buildings.Section 6A · Restriction on building, etc., in slum areas.Section 7 · Power of competent authority to order demolition of buildings unfit for human habitation.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 11 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.