Evaluation of damages during survey, measurement, etc
Section 20C of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with evaluation of damages during survey, measurement, etc. The damages caused while carrying out works on land such as survey, digging or boring sub-soil, marking boundaries or cutting trenches or clearing away any standing crop, fence or forest or doing such other acts or things which may cause damages while acting under section 20B particularly relating t The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
1[20C. Evaluation of damages during survey, measurement, etc.-- The damages caused while carrying out works on land such as survey, digging or boring sub-soil, marking boundaries or cutting trenches or clearing away any standing crop, fence or forest or doing such other acts or things which may cause damages while acting under section 20B particularly relating to land which is excluded from acquisition proceeding, shall be evaluated and compensation shall be paid to the persons having interest in that land, within six months from the completion of the said works.]
Section 20C, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 20C
What does Section 20C of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 20C of the Railways Act is headed "Evaluation of damages during survey, measurement, etc". [20C. Evaluation of damages during survey, measurement, etc.-- The damages caused while carrying out works on land such as survey, digging or boring sub-soil, marking boundaries or cutting trenches or clearing away any standing crop, fence or forest or doing such other acts or things which may cause
How do I find court cases under Section 20C of the Railways 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: Railways Act 1989 20C, section 20C Railways Act 1989, section 20C of the Railways 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 20C of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 20B (Power to enter for survey, etc), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 20C of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 20C of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 20C, came into force on 01 Jul 1990, having been enacted on 03 Jun 1989. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1289 words
- 90. Disposal of unremoved goods at notified stations852 words
- 20F. Determination of amount payable as compensation652 words
- 89. Power to declare notified stations529 words
- 138. Levy of excess charge and fare for travelling without proper pass or ticket or beyond authorised distance492 words
- 16. Accommodation works485 words
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