Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971
Section 14: Recovery of rent, etc., as an arrear of land revenue
If any person refuses or fails to pay [the expenses of demolition payable under sub-section (5) of section 5B or] the arrears of rent payable under sub-section (1) of section 7 or the damages payable under sub-section (2) [or the interest determined under sub-section (2A)] of that section or the costs awarded to the Central Government or the [statutory authority] under sub-section (5) of section 9 or any [portion of such rent, damages, expenses, interest] or costs, within the time, if any, specified therefor in the order relating thereto, the estate officer may issue a certificate for the amount due to the Collector who shall proceed to recover the same as an arrear of land revenue.
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