Power to enter or survey, etc
Section 16 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with power to enter or survey, etc. On the issue of the notification under sub-section (2) of section 15, it shall be lawful for the Land Acquisition Officer or any person authorise by the State Government in this behalf, to- (a) make any inspection, survey, measurement, valuation or enquiry ; The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
On the issue of the notification under sub-section (2) of section 15, it shall be lawful for the Land Acquisition Officer or any person authorise by the State Government in this behalf, to-
(a) make any inspection, survey, measurement, valuation or enquiry ;
(b) take levels ;
(c) dig or bore into sub-soil ;
(d) set out boundaries and intended lines of work ;
(e) mark such levels, boundaries and lines by placing marks and cutting trenches ; or
(f) do such other acts or things as may be prescribed.
Section 16, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
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Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Power to enter or survey, etc". On the issue of the notification under sub-section (2) of section 15, it shall be lawful for the Land Acquisition Officer or any person authorise by the State Government in this behalf, to- (a) make any inspection, survey, measurement, valuation or enquiry ;
How do I find court cases under Section 16 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 16, section 16 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 16 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 16 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 15 (Power to acquire land, etc), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 16 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 16 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 16, 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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