Payment of betterment charge

Q: When did Section 40 of the Delhi Development Act come into force?

Section 40 of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 40, 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.

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 40 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with payment of betterment charge. The betterment charge levied under this Act shall be payable in such number of instalments and each instalment shall be payable at such time and in such manner as may be fixed by regulations made in this behalf. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.

(1) The betterment charge levied under this Act shall be payable in such number of instalments and each instalment shall be payable at such time and in such manner as may be fixed by regulations made in this behalf.
(2) Any arrear of betterment charge shall be recoverable as an arrear of land revenue.
Section 40, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).

Questions about Section 40

What does Section 40 of the Delhi Development Act deal with?

Section 40 of the Delhi Development Act is headed "Payment of betterment charge". The betterment charge levied under this Act shall be payable in such number of instalments and each instalment shall be payable at such time and in such manner as may be fixed by regulations made in this behalf.

How do I find court cases under Section 40 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 40, section 40 Delhi Development Act 1957, section 40 of the Delhi Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 40 of the Delhi Development Act come into force?

Section 40 of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 40, 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.