Section7
Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act, 2012

Board to take possession of vacant land

In force Act 20 of 2012 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2012

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Section 7 of Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act, 2012 deals with board to take possession of vacant land. The Board shall be entitled to take possession of vacant land comprised in an area of about 400 acres of land situated in Sectors 1, 2, 5, 8 and 10.

The Board shall be entitled to take possession of vacant land comprised in an area of about 400 acres of land situated in Sectors 1, 2, 5, 8 and 10.

Provided that the constructed portion in the form of dwelling houses or commercial buildings shall be entitled for ex-gratia payment as well as an additional amount for the constructed areas to be determined by the Board and approved by the Government.

Provided further that while framing and implementing the scheme under Section- 3, the Board may earmark a compact area for settlement in favour of only those unauthorised occupants who have constructed only their residential houses, Provided further that unauthorised occupants shall not be entitled to settlement in the area described in Section-7, except the area which has been earmarked by the Board in the scheme for the said purpose.

Section 7, Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act, 2012 (Act 20 of 2012).

Questions about Section 7

What does Section 7 of the Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act deal with?

Section 7 of the Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act is headed "Board to take possession of vacant land". The Board shall be entitled to take possession of vacant land comprised in an area of about 400 acres of land situated in Sectors 1, 2, 5, 8 and 10.

How do I find court cases under Section 7 of the Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act?

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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.

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