Section 20A SRA (post-2018) creates a SPECIAL regime for
AContracts below Rs 1 lakh
BAll contracts
CNotified infrastructure projects — no injunction shall be granted that would impede or delay completion of such an infrastructure project, except where the court is satisfied that an injunction is necessary
DOnly contracts for personal services
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Notified infrastructure projects — no injunction shall be granted that would impede or delay completion of such an infrastructure project, except where the court is satisfied that an injunction is necessary
Section 20A (read with the Schedule and notifications) protects time-bound infrastructure execution from injunctive disruption. The provision reflects a policy choice to favour completion of large public-interest infrastructure.
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