Payment of betterment charges
Section 47 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with payment of betterment charges. The betterment charges shall be payable on the date fixed under the rules made by the State Government under section 71 : Provided that the owner of the land in which such charges are imposed may execute an agreement in favour of the State Government agreeing to pay the amount of such charges by ann The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
The betterment charges shall be payable on the date fixed under the rules made by the State Government under section 71 :
Provided that the owner of the land in which such charges are imposed may execute an agreement in favour of the State Government agreeing to pay the amount of such charges by annual instalments together with interest at such rate and within such period as may be prescribed.
Section 47, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
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Questions about Section 47
What does Section 47 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 47 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Payment of betterment charges". The betterment charges shall be payable on the date fixed under the rules made by the State Government under section 71 : Provided that the owner of the land in which such charges are imposed may execute an agreement in favour of the State Government agreeing to pay the amount of such charges by ann
How do I find court cases under Section 47 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 47, section 47 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 47 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 47 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 71 (Power to make rules), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 47 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 47 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 47, 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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