Section19C
The Maharashtra Highways Act

Deposit and payment of amount

In force Act 55 of 1955 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 55 of 1955 Ministry Govt of Maharashtra Enacted 22 Dec 1955 Cited by 3 provisions

Section 19C of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with deposit and payment of amount. The amount determined under section 19B shall be deposited by the State Government, in the prescribed manner, with the Land Acquisition Officer before taking possession of the land. The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.

(1) The amount determined under section 19B shall be deposited by the State Government, in the prescribed manner, with the Land Acquisition Officer before taking possession of the land.

(2) As soon as may be after the amount has been deposited under sub-section (1), the Land Acquisition Officer shall on behalf of the State Government pay the amount to the person or persons entitled thereto.

(3) Where several persons claim to be interested in the amount deposited under sub-section (1), the Land Acquisition Officer shall determine the persons who in his opinion are entitled to receive the amount payable to each of them.

(4) If any dispute arises as to the apportionment of the amount or any part thereof or to any person to whom the same or any part thereof is payable, the Land Acquisition Officer shall refer the dispute to the decision of the principal civil court of original jurisdiction within the limits of whose jurisdiction the land is situated.

(5) Where the amount determined under sub-section (8) of section 19B by the arbitrator is in excess of the amount determined by the Land Acquisition Officer, the arbitrator may award interest at nine per cent. per annum on such excess amount from the date of taking possession under section 19 till the date of the actual deposit thereof.

(6) Where the amount determined by the arbitrator is in excess of the amount determined by the Land Acquisition Officer, the excess amount together with an interest, if any, awarded under sub-section (5), shall be deposited by the State Government, in the prescribed manner, with the Land Acquisition Officer and the provisions of sub-sections (2) to (4) shall apply to such deposit.

Section 19C, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).

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Questions about Section 19C

What does Section 19C of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?

Section 19C of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Deposit and payment of amount". The amount determined under section 19B shall be deposited by the State Government, in the prescribed manner, with the Land Acquisition Officer before taking possession of the land.

How do I find court cases under Section 19C 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 19C, section 19C Maharashtra Highways Act, section 19C 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 19C of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 19 (Powers to take possession), section 19B (Determination of amount payable as compensation), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was Section 19C of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?

Section 19C of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 19C, was enacted on 22 Dec 1955 as Act 55 of 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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