Section 28M of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994
1[28M. Finality of orders.--Subject to the provisions of this Act, every order made by an eviction officer 2*** under this Chapter shall be final and shall not be called in question in any suit, application, execution or other proceeding and no injunction shall be granted by any court or other authority in respect of any action taken or intended to be taken in pursuance of any power conferred by or under this Chapter.]
Summary
- Orders made by an eviction officer are considered final under this law.
- These orders cannot be challenged or questioned in any regular lawsuit, legal application, or execution proceeding.
- No court or authority is allowed to issue an injunction (a legal order to stop an action) against anything done under this chapter.
- This rule protects actions that have already been taken as well as actions intended to be taken in the future.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I file a regular civil suit against an eviction officer's decision?
No, the law states the order is final and cannot be questioned in any suit or proceeding.
2. Can a local court give me a temporary order to stop the eviction?
No, the law bans any court from granting an injunction regarding actions taken under this chapter.
3. Does this finality rule apply only after I am evicted?
No, it applies to actions already taken and actions intended to be taken by the eviction officer.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 28M of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, what happens if an unauthorized occupant tries to file a regular civil suit to challenge an eviction officer's order?
Q2.Under Section 28M of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, which legal remedy is specifically forbidden for courts to grant regarding actions taken under this chapter?
Q3.According to Section 28M of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, what is the status of an order made by an eviction officer?
Q4.Does Section 28M of The Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 protect actions that the eviction officer merely intends to take, or only actions already completed?