Relinquishment of or exchange of land in lieu of payment of betterment charges
Section 48 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with relinquishment of or exchange of land in lieu of payment of betterment charges. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 47, the State Government may allow the owner of the land on which the betterment charges may be payable to relinquish the whole or any part of the land or to deliver it in exchange in lieu of payment of the charges, in favour of the State Government on s The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 47, the State Government may allow the owner of the land on which the betterment charges may be payable to relinquish the whole or any part of the land or to deliver it in exchange in lieu of payment of the charges, in favour of the State Government on such conditions as may be prescribed :
Provided that no such relinquishment or exchange shall be permitted unless the land is free from encumbrances.
Section 48, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
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Questions about Section 48
What does Section 48 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 48 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Relinquishment of or exchange of land in lieu of payment of betterment charges". Notwithstanding anything contained in section 47, the State Government may allow the owner of the land on which the betterment charges may be payable to relinquish the whole or any part of the land or to deliver it in exchange in lieu of payment of the charges, in favour of the State Government on s
How do I find court cases under Section 48 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 48, section 48 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 48 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 48 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 47 (Payment of betterment charges), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 48 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 48 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 48, 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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- 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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