Object of the Authority

In force From 31 Oct 1970 Act 21 of 1970 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 21 of 1970 Enacted 31 Oct 1970 In force 31 Oct 1970

Section 6 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, 1970 deals with object of the Authority. The objects of the Authority shall be to promote and secure the development of the local area for which it is constituted, according to plan and for that purpose the Authority shall have the power to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of land and other property, to carry out building, engineering and The Act came into force on 31 Oct 1970.

The objects of the Authority shall be to promote and secure the development of the local area for which it is constituted, according to plan and for that purpose the Authority shall have the power to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of land and other property, to carry out building, engineering and other operations, to execute works in connection with supply of water and electricity, disposal of sewerage and other services and amenities and generally to do anything necessary or expedient for purposes of such development and for purposes incidental thereto :
Provided that save as otherwise provided in this Act, nothing contained in this Act shall be constructed as authorising the disregard by the Authority of any law for the time being in force.
Section 6, The Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, 1970 (Act 21 of 1970).

Questions about Section 6

What does Section 6 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act deal with?

Section 6 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act is headed "Object of the Authority". The objects of the Authority shall be to promote and secure the development of the local area for which it is constituted, according to plan and for that purpose the Authority shall have the power to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of land and other property, to carry out building, engineering and

How do I find court cases under Section 6 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development 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: Jammu and Kashmir Development Act 6, section 6 Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, section 6 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 6 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act come into force?

Section 6 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, cited as Jammu and Kashmir Development Act 6, came into force on 31 Oct 1970, having been enacted on 31 Oct 1970. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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