In force · As amended up to 2026-08
28H. Powers of eviction officers. —An eviction officer shall, for the purpose of holding any inquiry into this Chapter, have the same powers, as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), while trying a suit 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 documents;
- (c) any other matter which may be prescribed.
[ 28-I. Establishment of Tribunal.]— Omitted by The Tribunals Reforms Act , 2021 (33 of 2021), s . 19 ( w.e.f . 4-4-2021).
[ 28J. Resignation and removal.]— Omitted by ibid., s . 19 ( w.e.f . 4-4-2021).
1[ 28JA. Qualifications, terms and conditions of service of Chairperson.]— Omitted by ibid., s . 19 ( w.e.f . 4-4-2021).
Source: India Code