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POWERS, PROCEDURE, OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

Recovery of expenses or compensation in case of dispute

References to the court of the district judge in certain cases

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(1)	If, when the Chairperson demands payment of any expenses referred to in section 355, his right to demand the same or the amount of the demand is disputed within ten days after such demand, the Chairperson shall refer the case for determination --
	(a)	to the Appellate Tribunal, if such demand relates to the expenses incurred in taking necessary action or steps for the completion of any act or work required to be done or executed in the event of non-compliance with any notice, order or requisition under sections 221, 229, 247, 248 and 249;
	(b)	to the court of the disstrict judge of Delhi, in any other case.
(2)	The Chairperson shall, pending the decision on any such reference, defer further proceedings for the recovery of the sum claimed by him, and shall, after the decision, proceed to recover only such amount, if any, as is thereby declared to be done in the manner referred to in section 355.