Power of Authority to levy betterment charges
Section 37 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with power of Authority to levy betterment charges. Where, in the opinion of the Authority, as a consequence of any development having been executed by the Authority in any development area, the value of any property in that area or in any area other than the development area, which has been benefited by the development, has increased or will increas The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.
1[37. Power of Authority to levy betterment charges.--(1) Where, in the opinion of the Authority, as a consequence of any development having been executed by the Authority in any development area, the value of any property in that area or in any area other than the development area, which has been benefited by the development, has increased or will increase, the Authority shall be entitled to levy upon the owner of the property or any person having an interest therein a betterment charge in respect of the increase in value of the property resulting from the execution of the development:
Provided that no betterment charge shall be levied in respect of lands owned by Government within Delhi:
Provided further that where any land belonging to Government has been let out by Government to any person, then that land and any building situate thereon shall be subject to a betterment charge under this section.
(2) Such betterment charge shall be an amount
(i) in respect of any property situate in a development area, equal to one-third of the amount, and
(ii) in respect of property situate in any other area, not exceeding one-third of the amount, by which the value of the property on the completion of the execution of the development scheme estimated as if the property were clear of buildings exceeds the value of the property prior to such execution estimated in like manner:
Provided that in levying betterment charge on any property under clause (ii), the Authority shall have regard to the extent and nature of benefit accruing to the property from the development and such other factors as may be prescribed by rules made in this behalf.]
Section 37, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 37
What does Section 37 of the Delhi Development Act deal with?
Section 37 of the Delhi Development Act is headed "Power of Authority to levy betterment charges". [37. Power of Authority to levy betterment charges.--(1) Where, in the opinion of the Authority, as a consequence of any development having been executed by the Authority in any development area, the value of any property in that area or in any area other than the development area, which has been be
How do I find court cases under Section 37 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 37, section 37 Delhi Development Act 1957, section 37 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 37 of the Delhi Development Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Delhi Development (Miscallenous) Rules 1959 (1959).
When did Section 37 of the Delhi Development Act come into force?
Section 37 of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 37, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 31. Power to stop development778 words
- 3. The Delhi Development Authority632 words
- 56. Power to make rules617 words
- 30. Order of demolition of building596 words
- 43. Service of notices, etc557 words
- 60. Repeal, etc., and savings462 words
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.