Specific Relief Act Section 20C — Expeditious disposal of suits

CHAPTER II SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTS

General

Summary

A suit filed under this Act must be decided by the court within twelve months from the date the defendant receives the summons. This time limit applies even if the Code of Civil Procedure says otherwise. The court can extend this period by up to six more months in total, but only if it writes down the reasons for the extension.

Official Text

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), a suit filed under the provisions of this Act shall be disposed of by the court within a period of twelve months from the date of service of summons to the defendant:

Provided that the said period may be extended for a further period not exceeding six months in aggregate after recording reasons in writing for such extension by the court.]