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The Goa Housing Board Act, 1968

Establishment and incorporation of Board

In force Act 12 of 1968 As on 29 Oct 2026

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Act 12 of 1968

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Section 3 of the Goa Housing Board Act, 1968 deals with establishment and incorporation of Board. On and from the appointed day, there shall be established a Board to be called the Goa11 Housing Board.

(1) On and from the appointed day, there shall be established a Board to be called the Goa11 Housing Board.

(2) The Board shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be competent to acquire, hold and dispose of property both movable and immovable and to contract and do all things necessary for the purposes of this Act.

(3) For the purposes of this Act and the12[Land Acquisition Act of 1894 or any other law, dealing with acquisition of land, for the time being in force] the Board shall be deemed to be a local authority.

Explanation :- The purposes of this Act referred to in sub-section (3) include the management and use of lands and buildings belonging to or vesting in the Board and the exercise of its rights over and with respect to such lands and buildings.

Section 3, The Goa Housing Board Act, 1968 (Act 12 of 1968).

Questions about Section 3

What does Section 3 of the Goa Housing Board Act deal with?

Section 3 of the Goa Housing Board Act is headed "Establishment and incorporation of Board". On and from the appointed day, there shall be established a Board to be called the Goa11 Housing Board.

How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Goa Housing Board Act?

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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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