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| (1) Where there has been a contravention of the provisions of section 23, any person affected by such contravention or the council on behalf of such person may apply to the High Court established under Article 154P of the Constitution for the Province in which the person affected by such contravention resides, for relief or redress. |
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| (2) Every such application shall be made by petition in writing addressed to such High Court and shall be heard and determined in accordance with the procedure laid down by rules made by the Supreme Court under Article 136 of the Constitution. |
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| (3) The High Court shall have power to grant such relief or make such directions as it may deem just and equitable in the circumstances in respect of any application referred to in subsection (1). |
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