18. Powers of competent authority in relation to determination of compensation, etc.―(1) The competent authority may, for the purposes of determining the amount of compensation or apportionment thereof, require, by order, any person to furnish such information in his possession as may be specified in the order. (2) The competent authority shall, while holding inquiry under section 15, have all the powers of a civil court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:― (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document; (c) reception of evidence on affidavits; (d) requisitioning any public record from any court or office; (e) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses. CHAPTER VI PROTECTION OF TENANTS IN SLUM AREAS FROM EVICTION
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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.