Relinquishment of an exchange or land in lieu of payment of betterment charges
Section 48 of the Goa Highways Act, 1974 deals with relinquishment of an exchange or land in lieu of payment of betterment charges. 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 conditio
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
Section 48, The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).
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Questions about Section 48
What does Section 48 of the Goa Highways Act deal with?
Section 48 of the Goa Highways Act is headed "Relinquishment of an exchange or land in lieu of payment of betterment charges". 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 conditio
How do I find court cases under Section 48 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 48, section 48 GOA Highways Act 1974, section 48 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 48 of the Goa Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 47 (Payment of betterment charges), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
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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