Section102
The Goa Housing Board Act, 1968

Compensation to be paid by offenders

In force Act 12 of 1968 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 12 of 1968 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 102 of the Goa Housing Board Act, 1968 deals with compensation to be paid by offenders. When any person is convicted of any offence under this Act or any rule or regulation made thereunder, the magistrate convicting such person may, on application made in this behalf by the Board or by its officer or other employee authorised by it in this behalf, call upon such person forthwith to sho

(1) When any person is convicted of any offence under this Act or any rule or regulation made thereunder, the magistrate convicting such person may, on application made in this behalf by the Board or by its officer or other employee authorised by it in this behalf, call upon such person forthwith to show cause as to why he should not pay compensation to the Board for the damage caused by his act or omission in respect of which he is convicted.

(2) The magistrate shall record and consider any cause which such person may show and if the magistrate, after making such inquiry as he may think fit, is satisfied that such person is liable to pay compensation, may direct that 40[compensation of an amount not less than one lakh rupees ]as he may determine, be paid by such person to the Board.

(3) The amount of compensation directed to be paid under sub-section (2) shall, if it is not paid forthwith, be recovered as if it were a fine imposed by the magistrate on such person. C

Section 102, The Goa Housing Board Act, 1968 (Act 12 of 1968).

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Questions about Section 102

What does Section 102 of the Goa Housing Board Act deal with?

Section 102 of the Goa Housing Board Act is headed "Compensation to be paid by offenders". When any person is convicted of any offence under this Act or any rule or regulation made thereunder, the magistrate convicting such person may, on application made in this behalf by the Board or by its officer or other employee authorised by it in this behalf, call upon such person forthwith to sho

How do I find court cases under Section 102 of the Goa Housing Board 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 Housing Board Act 102, section 102 Goa Housing Board Act, section 102 of the Goa Housing Board 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 102 of the Goa Housing Board Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Goa Housing Board Act enacted?

Goa Housing Board Act was enacted in 1968 as Act 12 of 1968. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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