Exemptions for works in progress, etc
Section 11 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with exemptions for works in progress, etc. No restrictions in force under section 9 shall apply to the erection or making of a building or excavation or to the construction, formation of laying out, of any means of access or works begun before the appointed day referred to in section 9. The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
(1) No restrictions in force under section 9 shall apply to the erection or making of a building or excavation or to the construction, formation of laying out, of any means of access or works begun before the appointed day referred to in section 9.
(2) No restrictions in force under section 9, except restrictions as to the construction, formation or laying out, or means of access, shall apply to any land forming part of a burial or cremation ground or other place for the disposal of the dead being land which has, before the passing of this Act, been used for such purpose.
(3) No restrictions in force under section 9 shall apply to any excavation or works necessary in connection with any drains, ditches, or other drainage works for agricultural purposes or to any works necessary for the repair, renewal, enlargement or maintenance of any sewer, drain, electric line, pipe, duct, or other apparatus, constructed in or upon the land before the date on which the restrictions came into force or with the consent of the Highway Authority on or after that date.
Section 11, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
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Questions about Section 11
What does Section 11 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 11 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Exemptions for works in progress, etc". No restrictions in force under section 9 shall apply to the erection or making of a building or excavation or to the construction, formation of laying out, of any means of access or works begun before the appointed day referred to in section 9.
How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Maharashtra Highways 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: Maharashtra Highways Act 11, section 11 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 11 of the Maharashtra Highways 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 11 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 9 (Restrictions on buildings between highway boundary and building line and between building and control lines), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 11 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 11 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 11, was enacted on 22 Dec 1955 as Act 55 of 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions956 words
- 71. Power to make rules923 words
- 9. Restrictions on buildings between highway boundary and building line and between building and control lines898 words
- 19B. Determination of amount payable as compensation766 words
- 7. Power to fix boundary, building and control lines of Highways523 words
- 23. Prevention of encroachment452 words
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