[Expeditious disposal of suits.20C. 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.]
1. Section 20C inserted by the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018, w.e.f. 1-10-2018.
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