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The Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968

Recovery of free grants as arrear of revenue in case of misuse

In force Act 9 of 1969 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1969

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Section 163 of the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 deals with recovery of free grants as arrear of revenue in case of misuse. Any person who has received from the Government a free grant of money for any agricultural purpose, subject to the condition that he shall refund the same on failure to observe any of the conditions of the grant, shall, on failure to observe any such condition and to repay the said sum to the Govern

Any person who has received from the Government a free grant of money for any agricultural purpose, subject to the condition that he shall refund the same on failure to observe any of the conditions of the grant, shall, on failure to observe any such condition and to repay the said sum to the Government, be liable to be proceeded against under the provisions of this Chapter as a revenue defaulter; and all the foregoing provisions of this Chapter shall, so far as may be, be applicable to such person.

Section 163, The Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 (Act 9 of 1969).

Questions about Section 163

What does Section 163 of the Goa Land Revenue Code deal with?

Section 163 of the Goa Land Revenue Code is headed "Recovery of free grants as arrear of revenue in case of misuse". Any person who has received from the Government a free grant of money for any agricultural purpose, subject to the condition that he shall refund the same on failure to observe any of the conditions of the grant, shall, on failure to observe any such condition and to repay the said sum to the Govern

How do I find court cases under Section 163 of the Goa Land Revenue Code?

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When was the Goa Land Revenue Code enacted?

Goa Land Revenue Code was enacted in 1969 as Act 9 of 1969. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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