https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=156470 Under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, a fair summary inquiry requires the public authority to lead evidence first where eviction is sought on grounds needing affirmative proof, especially in composite proceedings that also claim damages. The order of proof may vary with the defence and issues raised, but the controlling principle is fairness in the statutory process. The noticee must also be given an effective opportunity to meet relied-upon material, including cross-examination of relevant witnesses and inspection of documents intended to be used against it. The summary nature of the proceeding does not exclude these natural justice safeguards. en-us Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:46:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=156470 Under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, a fair summary inquiry requires the public authority to lead evidence first where eviction is sought on grounds needing affirmative proof, especially in composite proceedings that also claim damages. The order of proof may vary with the defence and issues raised, but the controlling principle is fairness in the statutory process. The noticee must also be given an effective opportunity to meet relied-upon material, including cross-examination of relevant witnesses and inspection of documents intended to be used against it. The summary nature of the proceeding does not exclude these natural justice safeguards. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=156470