Utilisation of land for the purpose it is acquired
Section 20L of the Railways Act, 1989 deals with utilisation of land for the purpose it is acquired. The land acquired under this Act shall not be transferred to any other purpose except for a public purpose, and after obtaining the prior approval of the Central Government. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1990.
1[20L. Utilisation of land for the purpose it is acquired. --(1) The land acquired under this Act shall not be transferred to any other purpose except for a public purpose, and after obtaining the prior approval of the Central Government.
(2) When any land or part thereof, acquired under this Act remains unutilised for a period of five years from the date of taking over the possession, the same shall return to the Central Government by reversion.]
Section 20L, The Railways Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989).
Questions about Section 20L
What does Section 20L of the Railways Act deal with?
Section 20L of the Railways Act is headed "Utilisation of land for the purpose it is acquired". [20L. Utilisation of land for the purpose it is acquired.
How do I find court cases under Section 20L 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 20L, section 20L Railways Act 1989, section 20L of the Railways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 20L of the Railways Act come into force?
Section 20L of the Railways Act, cited as Railways Act 1989 20L, 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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