Central Act
The Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956
An Act to provide for the improvement and clearance of slum areas in certain Union territories and for the protection of tenants in such areas from eviction.
| Act number | 96 of 1956 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1956-12-29 |
| In force from | 1957-02-08 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |
| Sections | 44 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019
- The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
- The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014
- The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011
- The Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002
- The Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Repeal Act, 1999
- The Delhi Apartment Ownership Act, 1986
- The National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985
Questions this page answers
When did the The Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956 come into force?
It came into force on 1957-02-08, having been enacted on 1956-12-29.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
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