Increase in value and betterment charges
Section 43 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with increase in value and betterment charges. The increase in value on account of the construction of such work shall be the amount by which the value of the land on the date of the completion of the proposed work is likely to exceed or has exceeded the value of the land on the date of the commencement of the said work and the betterment charge The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
The increase in value on account of the construction of such work shall be the amount by which the value of the land on the date of the completion of the proposed work is likely to exceed or has exceeded the value of the land on the date of the commencement of the said work and the betterment charges shall be one-half of such increase in value.
Explanation.- For the purposes of this section, the State Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify-
(a) the date of commencement of the construction of any work,
(b) the date of completion of such work.
Section 43, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
Questions about Section 43
What does Section 43 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 43 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Increase in value and betterment charges". The increase in value on account of the construction of such work shall be the amount by which the value of the land on the date of the completion of the proposed work is likely to exceed or has exceeded the value of the land on the date of the commencement of the said work and the betterment charge
How do I find court cases under Section 43 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 43, section 43 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 43 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 43 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 43 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 43, 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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