Compensation for diversion of access not to exceed cost of alternative access
Section 31 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with compensation for diversion of access not to exceed cost of alternative access. Where the right of access to a highway has been destroyed as a result of the diversion or closure thereof and an alternative access has been given, the amount of compensation shall in no case exceed the cost of laying a new means of access from the property of the claimant to such alternative route. The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
Where the right of access to a highway has been destroyed as a result of the diversion or closure thereof and an alternative access has been given, the amount of compensation shall in no case exceed the cost of laying a new means of access from the property of the claimant to such alternative route.
Section 31, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
Questions about Section 31
What does Section 31 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 31 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Compensation for diversion of access not to exceed cost of alternative access". Where the right of access to a highway has been destroyed as a result of the diversion or closure thereof and an alternative access has been given, the amount of compensation shall in no case exceed the cost of laying a new means of access from the property of the claimant to such alternative route.
How do I find court cases under Section 31 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 31, section 31 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 31 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 31 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 31 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 31, 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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