Decisions of authorities under section 35 and 44 to be enforced as decrees of civil court
Section 38 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with decisions of authorities under section 35 and 44 to be enforced as decrees of civil court. The decisions of the authorities empowered to decide references under sections 35 and 44 shall be enforceable as a decree of a civil court. The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
The decisions of the authorities empowered to decide references under sections 35 and 44 shall be enforceable as a decree of a civil court.
Section 38, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
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Questions about Section 38
What does Section 38 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 38 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Decisions of authorities under section 35 and 44 to be enforced as decrees of civil court". The decisions of the authorities empowered to decide references under sections 35 and 44 shall be enforceable as a decree of a civil court.
How do I find court cases under Section 38 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 38, section 38 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 38 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 38 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 35 (Reference against award of Highway Authority or authorized officer under section 28), section 44 (Reference against order of authorised officer under section 42), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 38 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 38 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 38, was enacted on 22 Dec 1955 as Act 55 of 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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