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Section31E
The Delhi Development Act, 1957

Bar of jurisdiction of courts

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

Section 31E of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with bar of jurisdiction of courts. After the commencement of section 6 of the Delhi Development (Amendment) Act, 1984 (38 of 1984), no court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceedings in respect of any order appealable under section 31C, and no such order shall be called in question otherwise than by preferring an app The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.

1[31E. Bar of jurisdiction of courts.--(1) After the commencement of section 6 of the Delhi Development (Amendment) Act, 1984 (38 of 1984), no court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceedings in respect of any order appealable under section 31C, and no such order shall be called in question otherwise than by preferring an appeal under that section.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), every suit, application or other proceeding pending in any court immediately before the commencement of section 6 of the Delhi Development (Amendment) Act, 1984 (38 of 1984), in respect of any order, appealable under section 31C shall continue to be dealt with and disposed of by that court as if the said section had not been brought into force.]

Section 31E, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 31C Appeals

Questions about Section 31E

What does Section 31E of the Delhi Development Act deal with?

Section 31E of the Delhi Development Act is headed "Bar of jurisdiction of courts". [31E. Bar of jurisdiction of courts.--(1) After the commencement of section 6 of the Delhi Development (Amendment) Act, 1984 (38 of 1984), no court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceedings in respect of any order appealable under section 31C, and no such order shall be called in qu

How do I find court cases under Section 31E 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 31E, section 31E Delhi Development Act 1957, section 31E 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 31E of the Delhi Development Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 31C (Appeals), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 31E of the Delhi Development Act come into force?

Section 31E of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 31E, 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.