Reference against order of authorised officer under section 42
Section 44 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with reference against order of authorised officer under section 42. Any person aggrieved by the order fixing the betterment charges may, by a written application to the officer authorised under section 41, require that the matter be referred, if the land in relation to which the order is made is situate,- (i) in Greater Bombay, to the Principal Judge of the City Civ The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
(1) Any person aggrieved by the order fixing the betterment charges may, by a written application to the officer authorised under section 41, require that the matter be referred, if the land in relation to which the order is made is situate,-
(i) in Greater Bombay, to the Principal Judge of the City Civil Court or such other Judge of the said Court as may be nominated by the State Government in consultation with the Principal Judge ; and
(ii) elsewhere, to the Civil Judge (Senior Division) of the district within the limits of whose jurisdiction the land is situate.
(2) Any such application shall be made within six weeks from the date on which the order of the officer referred to in sub-section (1) was communicated to such person and shall be in such form as may be prescribed.
(3) The provisions of sections 5, 12 and 14 of the Indian Limitation Act, 1908 (IX of 1908), shall apply to the computation of the time fixed for reference under sub-section (2).
(4) The Officer authorised under section 41 shall make the reference, in such manner as may be prescribed.
Section 44, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
Cross-references
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This section refers to
Referred to by 6
- s. 36 Procedure and powers of the authorities empowered to decide references under sections 35 and 44
- s. 38 Decisions of authorities under section 35 and 44 to be enforced as decrees of civil court
- s. 45 Finality of order fixing betterment charges and of decision on reference
- s. 46 Betterment charges to be first charged on land next to land revenue
- s. 68 Bar of jurisdiction
- s. 71 Power to make rules
Questions about Section 44
What does Section 44 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 44 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Reference against order of authorised officer under section 42". Any person aggrieved by the order fixing the betterment charges may, by a written application to the officer authorised under section 41, require that the matter be referred, if the land in relation to which the order is made is situate,- (i) in Greater Bombay, to the Principal Judge of the City Civ
How do I find court cases under Section 44 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 44, section 44 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 44 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 44 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 41 (Notice to owners and persons interested), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 6 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 44 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 44 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 44, 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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- 71. Power to make rules923 words
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- 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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