Section46
The Maharashtra Highways Act

Betterment charges to be first charged on land next to land revenue

In force Act 55 of 1955 As on 24 Oct 2026

Act 55 of 1955 Ministry Govt of Maharashtra Enacted 22 Dec 1955

Section 46 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with betterment charges to be first charged on land next to land revenue. From the date specified in the order fixing the betterment charges as the date from which such charges shall be leviable, or from such date as may be otherwise specified by the Authority under section 44 as the date from which such charge shall be leviable, the betterment charges recoverable in resp The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.

From the date specified in the order fixing the betterment charges as the date from which such charges shall be leviable, or from such date as may be otherwise specified by the Authority under section 44 as the date from which such charge shall be leviable, the betterment charges recoverable in respect of any land shall, subject to the prior payment of the land revenue, if any, due to the State Government thereon, be a first charge on the land in respect of which such betterment charges are leviable.

Section 46, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).

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Questions about Section 46

What does Section 46 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?

Section 46 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Betterment charges to be first charged on land next to land revenue". From the date specified in the order fixing the betterment charges as the date from which such charges shall be leviable, or from such date as may be otherwise specified by the Authority under section 44 as the date from which such charge shall be leviable, the betterment charges recoverable in resp

How do I find court cases under Section 46 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 46, section 46 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 46 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 46 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on 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 46 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?

Section 46 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 46, 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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