Law of Public Premises in India by S. C. Mitra is a detailed and authoritative commentary on the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, explaining the legal framework governing protection, management, and recovery of government-owned properties in India. The book examines the scope of public premises, rights and liabilities of occupants, powers of Estate Officers, and procedures for eviction and recovery of dues. Updated in its 4th Edition, it serves as a practical guide to understanding disputes relating to unauthorized occupation of public premises and the enforcement of statutory remedies.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive commentary on the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971.
- Covers relevant Rules and allied statutory provisions.
- Detailed discussion on definitions, such as public premises and unauthorized occupation.
- Explains eviction proceedings before Estate Officers and appellate remedies.
- Includes judicial interpretations and leading case law references.
- Useful appendices containing statutory materials and reference documents.
- Updated with recent legal developments and practical procedural guidance.
This book is highly useful for advocates, judges, in-house legal teams of public sector undertakings, government departments, estate officers, law students, academicians, and compliance professionals dealing with government property disputes, tenancy matters, eviction proceedings, and statutory interpretation relating to public premises laws in India.