Determination of amount of compensation in default of agreement
Section 28 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with determination of amount of compensation in default of agreement. In default of any agreement under section 27, the Highway Authority or the officer authorised by the State Government shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, after holding an enquiry, make an award determining- 1 * * * * * * * (b) the amount of compensation to be paid under section 26, (c) the The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
(1) In default of any agreement under section 27, the Highway Authority or the officer authorised by the State Government shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, after holding an enquiry, make an award determining-
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(b) the amount of compensation to be paid under section 26,
(c) the apportionment, if any, of such compensation among all persons known or believed to be entitled thereto :
2[Provided that, no award allowing compensation exceeding such amount as the State Government may, by general order, specify shall be made without the previous approval of the State Government or such officer as the State Government may appoint in this behalf.]
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Section 28, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
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Questions about Section 28
What does Section 28 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 28 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Determination of amount of compensation in default of agreement". In default of any agreement under section 27, the Highway Authority or the officer authorised by the State Government shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, after holding an enquiry, make an award determining- 1 * * * * * * * (b) the amount of compensation to be paid under section 26, (c) the
How do I find court cases under Section 28 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 28, section 28 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 28 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 28 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 26 (Doing minimum damage in certain cases and compensation), section 27 (Determination of amount of compensation by agreement), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 28 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 28 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 28, 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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