# The Maharashtra Highways Act, Section 19D: Land acquisition officer to have certain powers of civil court

- Act: The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955)
- Ministry: Govt of Maharashtra
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/maharashtra-highways-act/section/19D/

## Text

The Land Acquisition Officer shall have, for the purposes of this Act, all the powers of a civil court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely :- (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath ; (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document ; (c) reception of evidence on affidavits ; (d) requisitioning any public record from any court or office ; (e) issuing commission for examination of witnesses.

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