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The Goa Housing Board Act, 1968

Disputes regarding reconstitution of plots

In force Act 12 of 1968 As on 29 Oct 2026

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Act 12 of 1968

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Section 59 of the Goa Housing Board Act, 1968 deals with disputes regarding reconstitution of plots. (a) Whereby the making of a housing, improvement or building scheme, any plots comprised in the area included in the scheme are reconstituted or any person is dispossessed, the Board shall, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, award to the person affected by such reconstitution or dispossessi

(1) (a) Whereby the making of a housing, improvement or building scheme, any plots comprised in the area included in the scheme are reconstituted or any person is dispossessed, the Board shall, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, award to the person affected by such reconstitution or dispossession such compensation as it deems reasonable.

(b) If the person is dissatisfied with the decision of the Board in the matter, he may inform the Board accordingly within one month.

(c) The Board shall within thirty days thereof refer the matter to the Government.

(2) The Government shall then after making an inquiry, if necessary, determine the amount of compensation and direct the Board to pay the same to the person entitled. CHAPTER - VII Power to evict persons from Board premises

Section 59, The Goa Housing Board Act, 1968 (Act 12 of 1968).

Questions about Section 59

What does Section 59 of the Goa Housing Board Act deal with?

Section 59 of the Goa Housing Board Act is headed "Disputes regarding reconstitution of plots". (a) Whereby the making of a housing, improvement or building scheme, any plots comprised in the area included in the scheme are reconstituted or any person is dispossessed, the Board shall, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, award to the person affected by such reconstitution or dispossessi

How do I find court cases under Section 59 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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