Section 9
Section 9 of the Assam Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act, 1964. Notwithstanding anything contained herein before, if in the opinion of the State Government or the Collector it is necessary or expedient to acquire speedily any land for works or other development measures in connection with flood control and anti- erosion measures including embankment and drainage
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained herein before, if in the opinion of the State Government or the Collector it is necessary or expedient to acquire speedily any land for works or other development measures in connection with flood control and anti- erosion measures including embankment and drainage, Code the State Government or the Collector by order in writing acquire the land stating the area and boundaries thereof.
(2) The Collector shall cause the order passed under sub-section (1) to be served in such manner as may be prescribed on the owner of the land and also on the tenant or the occupant in cases where the owner is not in occupation of the land and also a notice to the same effect stating that claims to compensation for all interests in the land may be made to him within such time as may be prescribed :
Provided that when the person to be so served is not readily traceable or the ownership of the land is in dispute, the Collector shall cause the above order and notice to be published in such manner as may be prescribed. Vesting and taking possession of land acquired under section 9.
Section 9, The Assam Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act, 1964 (Act 15 of 1964).
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Questions about Section 9
How do I find court cases under Section 9 of the Assam Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act?
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What should I read with Section 9 of the Assam Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act, and has it changed?
3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was the Assam Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act enacted?
Assam Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act was enacted in 1964 as Act 15 of 1964. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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