The period of limitation for expeditious disposal of suit under Specific Relief Act, 1963 is 12 months under Section 20-C of the Act.
Section 20-C of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 provides that notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), a suit filed under the provisions of this Act shall be disposed of by the Court within a period of twelve months from the date of service of sumunons to the defendant: Provided that the said period may be PI extended for a further period not exceeding six months in aggregate after recording reasons in writing for such extension by the Court.