Lands forming part of highway deemed to be Government property
Section 20 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with lands forming part of highway deemed to be Government property. All lands forming part of a highway which do not already vest in the State Government shall, for the purpose of this Chapter, be deemed to be the property of the State Government. The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
All lands forming part of a highway which do not already vest in the State Government shall, for the purpose of this Chapter, be deemed to be the property of the State Government.
Section 20, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
Questions about Section 20
What does Section 20 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 20 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Lands forming part of highway deemed to be Government property". All lands forming part of a highway which do not already vest in the State Government shall, for the purpose of this Chapter, be deemed to be the property of the State Government.
How do I find court cases under Section 20 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 20, section 20 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 20 of the Maharashtra Highways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 20 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 20 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 20, 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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