# The Goa Highways Act, 1974, Section 48: Relinquishment of an exchange or land in lieu of payment of betterment charges

- Act: The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/goa-highways-act-1974/section/48/

## Text

Notwithstanding anything contained in section 47, the Government may allow the owner of the land on which the betterment charges may be payable to relinquish the whole or any part of the land or to deliver it in exchange in lieu of payment of the charges, in favour of the Government on such conditions as may be prescribed: Provided that no such relinquishment or exchange shall be permitted unless the land is free from encumbrances. CHAPTER VII Supplemental provisions to secure safety of traffic and prevention of danger to Highways

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