Appeal against notice served under sub-section (1) of section 23
Section 24 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with appeal against notice served under sub-section (1) of section 23. Where the person on whom notice to remove an encroachment has been served under sub-section (1) of section 23 lays claim that the land in respect of which encroachment has been alleged is his property or that he has acquired a right over it by virtue of adverse possession or otherwise he shall withi The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
Where the person on whom notice to remove an encroachment has been served under sub-section (1) of section 23 lays claim that the land in respect of which encroachment has been alleged is his property or that he has acquired a right over it by virtue of adverse possession or otherwise he shall within the time-limit prescribed in the notice for the removal of the encroachment, file an appeal before the Collector under intimation to the Highway Authority or the officer authorized under sub-section (1) of section 21, as the case may be. The Collector shall after due enquiry record his decision in writing and communicate the same to the appellant and the Highway Authority or such officer. The Highway Authority to such officer shall till then desist from taking further action in the matter.
Section 24, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
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Questions about Section 24
What does Section 24 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 24 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Appeal against notice served under sub-section (1) of section 23". Where the person on whom notice to remove an encroachment has been served under sub-section (1) of section 23 lays claim that the land in respect of which encroachment has been alleged is his property or that he has acquired a right over it by virtue of adverse possession or otherwise he shall withi
How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 24 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 24 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 21 (Prevention of unauthorized occupation of highway), section 23 (Prevention of encroachment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 24 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 24 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 24, 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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