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Act 20 of 2012

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Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall be initiated against the officials of State Government of the Board or its officials or the Authority or its officials who in good faith have done or intend to do any thing under this Act or under any rule or order made thereunder.

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act 16, section 16 Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act, section 16 of the Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act enacted?

Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act was enacted in 2012 as Act 20 of 2012. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

• 2. Definitions641 words
• 3. Powers of the Board to frame and implement the Scheme555 words
• 9. Constitution of an Authority154 words
• 7. Board to take possession of vacant land140 words
• 4. 117 words
• 17. Overriding effects and Savings111 words

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