Right to enter into land where land has vested in Central Government
Section 20J of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with right to enter into land where land has vested in Central Government. Where the land has vested in the Central Government under section 20E, it shall be lawful for any person authorised by the Central Government in this behalf, to enter and do other act necessary upon the land for carrying out the building, maintenance, management or operation of the special railway p The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
1[20J. Right to enter into land where land has vested in Central Government.-- Where the land has vested in the Central Government under section 20E, it shall be lawful for any person authorised by the Central Government in this behalf, to enter and do other act necessary upon the land for carrying out the building, maintenance, management or operation of the special railway project or part thereof or any other work connected therewith.]
Section 20J, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
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Questions about Section 20J
What does Section 20J of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 20J of the Railways Act is headed "Right to enter into land where land has vested in Central Government". [20J. Right to enter into land where land has vested in Central Government.-- Where the land has vested in the Central Government under section 20E, it shall be lawful for any person authorised by the Central Government in this behalf, to enter and do other act necessary upon the land for carrying o
How do I find court cases under Section 20J 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 20J, section 20J Railways Act 1989, section 20J 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 20J of the Railways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 20E (Declaration of acquisition), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 20J of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 20J of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 20J, 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.
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