No compensation if similar restrictions in force under any other law or if compensation already received
Section 29 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with no compensation if similar restrictions in force under any other law or if compensation already received. No compensation shall be awarded,- (i) if and in so far as the land is subject to substantially similar restriction in force under some other law which was in force on the date on which the restrictions were imposed by this Act; The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
No compensation shall be awarded,-
(i) if and in so far as the land is subject to substantially similar restriction in force under some other law which was in force on the date on which the restrictions were imposed by this Act;
(ii) if compensation in respect of the same restrictions imposed under this Act or substantially similar restrictions in force under any other law has already been paid in respect of the land to the claimant or to any predecessor in interest of the claimant.
Section 29, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
Questions about Section 29
What does Section 29 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 29 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "No compensation if similar restrictions in force under any other law or if compensation already received". No compensation shall be awarded,- (i) if and in so far as the land is subject to substantially similar restriction in force under some other law which was in force on the date on which the restrictions were imposed by this Act;
How do I find court cases under Section 29 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 29, section 29 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 29 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 29 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 29 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 29, 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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