Section16
The Delhi Development Act, 1957

[Omitted.]

In force From 30 Dec 1957 Act 61 of 1957 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 61 of 1957 Ministry Housing and Urban Affairs Enacted 27 Dec 1957 In force 30 Dec 1957 Instruments 1

Section 16 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with [Omitted.]. [Compensation for compulsory acquisition of land.] Omitted by the Delhi Development (Amendment) Act, 1960 (56 of 1963), s. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.

[Compensation for compulsory acquisition of land.] Omitted by the Delhi Development (Amendment) Act, 1960 (56 of 1963), s. 10 (w.e.f. 30-12-1963).

Section 16, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Delhi Development Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Delhi Development Act is headed "[Omitted.]". [Compensation for compulsory acquisition of land.] Omitted by the Delhi Development (Amendment) Act, 1960 (56 of 1963), s.

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Delhi 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: Delhi Development Act 1957 16, section 16 Delhi Development Act 1957, section 16 of the Delhi Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 16 of the Delhi Development Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Delhi Development Authority Rules 1958 (1958).

When did Section 16 of the Delhi Development Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 16, came into force on 30 Dec 1957, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 16 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.