Section17
The Goa Fire Force Act, 1986

Principles and method of determining compensation

In force Act 9 of 1986 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1986

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Section 17 of the Goa Fire Force Act, 1986 deals with principles and method of determining compensation. The Director/Chief Fire Officer or any Officer authorized by the Government shall as soon as may be after the publication of the notice under sub-section (1) of section 16 determine the amount of compensation payable in respect of the fire fighting property based on the market value of the property

(1) The Director/Chief Fire Officer or any Officer authorized by the Government shall as soon as may be after the publication of the notice under sub-section (1) of section 16 determine the amount of compensation payable in respect of the fire fighting property based on the market value of the property on the date of publication of the said notice, that is to say, the price which it would have fetched in the open market if it had been sold on that date, provided that before determining the amount of compensation, the Director/Chief Fire Officer or the Officer, as the case may be shall give the local authority an opportunity to state what in its opinion is a fair compensation.

(2) The Director/Chief Fire Officer or the officer, as the case may be, shall after determining the amount of compensation payable, give notice to the local authority of the amount of compensation so determined.

Section 17, The Goa Fire Force Act, 1986 (Act 9 of 1986).

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Questions about Section 17

What does Section 17 of the Goa Fire Force Act deal with?

Section 17 of the Goa Fire Force Act is headed "Principles and method of determining compensation". The Director/Chief Fire Officer or any Officer authorized by the Government shall as soon as may be after the publication of the notice under sub-section (1) of section 16 determine the amount of compensation payable in respect of the fire fighting property based on the market value of the property

How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Goa Fire Force 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: Goa Fire Force Act 17, section 17 Goa Fire Force Act, section 17 of the Goa Fire Force 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 17 of the Goa Fire Force Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 16 (Acquisition of fire fighting property), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Goa Fire Force Act enacted?

Goa Fire Force Act was enacted in 1986 as Act 9 of 1986. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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