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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Action by receiver.--The receiver may petition Commonwealth Court to issue a writ of mandamus upon any elected or appointed official of the distressed municipality or authority to secure compliance with an order issued under section 708. 1 The court shall grant or deny the relief within 14 days of the filing of the petition. The court shall grant the relief requested if it determines that the order was issued in compliance with this chapter.
(b) Action by elected or appointed officials.--Any elected or appointed official of a distressed municipality or authority may petition Commonwealth Court to enjoin any action of the receiver that is contrary to this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 P.S. Municipal and Quasi-Municipal Corporations § 11701.709. Judicial actions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-53-ps-municipal-and-quasimunicipal-corporations/pa-st-sect-53-11701-709/
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