Section46
The Goa Highways Act, 1974

Betterment charges to be first charge on land next to land revenue

In force Act 10 of 1974 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 10 of 1974

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Section 46 of the Goa Highways Act, 1974 deals with betterment charges to be first charge on land next to land revenue. From the date specified in the order fixing the betterment charges as the date from which such charges shall be leviable, or from such date as may be otherwise specified by the authority specified in section 44 as the date from which such charges shall be leviable, the betterment charges recoverable

From the date specified in the order fixing the betterment charges as the date from which such charges shall be leviable, or from such date as may be otherwise specified by the authority specified in section 44 as the date from which such charges shall be leviable, the betterment charges recoverable in respect of any land shall, subject to the prior payment of the land revenue, if any, due to the Government thereon, be a first charge on the land in respect of which such betterment charges are leviable.

Section 46, The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).

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Questions about Section 46

What does Section 46 of the Goa Highways Act deal with?

Section 46 of the Goa Highways Act is headed "Betterment charges to be first charge on land next to land revenue". From the date specified in the order fixing the betterment charges as the date from which such charges shall be leviable, or from such date as may be otherwise specified by the authority specified in section 44 as the date from which such charges shall be leviable, the betterment charges recoverable

How do I find court cases under Section 46 of the Goa Highways 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 Highways Act 1974 46, section 46 GOA Highways Act 1974, section 46 of the Goa Highways 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 46 of the Goa Highways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 44 (Reference against order of authorised officer under section 42), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Goa Highways Act enacted?

Goa Highways Act was enacted in 1974 as Act 10 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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