The authoritative legal guide to eviction procedures, state property management, and unauthorized occupancy litigation. Securing, protecting, and recovering government-owned properties requires strict adherence to specialized statutory provisions. Law of Public Premises in India by S.C. Mitra, published by the prestigious Orient Publishing Company, stands as the nation's premier legal commentary on the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971. Now in its comprehensively updated 4th Edition, this exhaustive volume acts as a practical handbook for resolving complex property disputes between the state, municipal corporations, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and private occupants. It meticulously breaks down the legal machinery behind notices, demolition parameters, rent recovery, and civil court jurisdictional bars.

Key Features & Structural Highlights

Article-by-Article Analysis- Delivers a granular, clause-by-clause commentary explaining the statutory scope of the Public Premises Act, 1971.

Powers of Estate Officers Demystified- Clear structural guidance on the jurisdiction, summary inquiry procedures, and executive boundaries governing appointed Estate Officers.

Eviction & Demolition Mandates- Practical breakdowns of Section 4 (show-cause notices), Section 5 (eviction orders), and procedural guidelines for removing unauthorized constructions.

Comprehensive Rules & Appendices- Fully equipped with the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Rules, 1971, state-specific variations, and vital procedural forms.

Up-to-Date Precedents- Seamlessly integrates landmark rulings from the Supreme Court of India and leading High Courts interpreting the rights, exemptions, and liabilities of licensees and trespassers.

Who is this Book For?

Government & PSU Panel Counsels: An absolute litigation essential for formatting rock-solid eviction petitions and representing public boards or municipal corporations.

Estate Officers & Revenue Authorities: A vital step-by-step guidebook to ensure all administrative inquiries, sealing orders, and summary actions comply perfectly with judicial scrutiny.

Real Estate & Civil Defense Advocates: Crucial for protecting occupant rights, contesting illegal summary evictions, filing appeals under Section 9, and managing public lease terminations.

Institutional Libraries & Law Firm Chambers: A fundamental reference asset for property law specialists and regulatory bodies tracking public land jurisprudence.