Supplementary proceedings
Section 17 of the Works of Defence Act, 1903 deals with supplementary proceedings. Whenever the officer exercising powers conferred by section 6 considers it necessary that anything in respect of which any person is or may be entitled to compensation but of which do notice has been given or compensation awarded, under sections 9 and 12, respectively, should be done in pursuance of The Act came into force on 20 Mar 1903.
Whenever the officer exercising powers conferred by section 6 considers it necessary that anything in respect of which any person is or may be entitled to compensation but of which do notice has been given or compensation awarded, under sections 9 and 12, respectively, should be done in pursuance of the said powers, the collector shall cause supplementary notice to be given, as nearly as may be, in the manner prescribed by section 9 and subject to the limit of time imposed by sub-section (1) of that section, and the provisions of sections 10 to 16 shall, so far as they are applicable be deemed to apply to any further inquiry and award which may be held or made in consequence of such supplementary notice.
Section 17, The Works of Defence Act, 1903 (Act 7 of 1903).
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Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Works of Defence Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Works of Defence Act is headed "Supplementary proceedings". Whenever the officer exercising powers conferred by section 6 considers it necessary that anything in respect of which any person is or may be entitled to compensation but of which do notice has been given or compensation awarded, under sections 9 and 12, respectively, should be done in pursuance of
How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Works of Defence 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: Works Defence Act 1903 17, section 17 Works Defence Act 1903, section 17 of the Works of Defence 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 17 of the Works of Defence Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 6 (Further powers exercisable after publication of notice under section 3, sub-section (2)), section 9 (Notice to persons interested), section 10 (Power to require and enforce the making of statements as to names and interests), section 12 (Inquiry and award by Collector), and on 1 further provision, so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 17 of the Works of Defence Act come into force?
Section 17 of the Works of Defence Act, cited as Works Defence Act 1903 17, came into force on 20 Mar 1903, having been enacted on 20 Mar 1903. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions703 words
- 7. Restrictions648 words
- 39. Demolition of part of house or building and imposition of restrictions on part of land439 words
- 9. Notice to persons interested395 words
- 6. Further powers exercisable after publication of notice under section 3, sub-section (2)377 words
- 31. Payment of compensation or deposit of same in Court318 words
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