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The Works of Defence Act, 1903

Collector's statement to the Court

In force From 20 Mar 1903 Act 7 of 1903 As on 21 Oct 2026

Act 7 of 1903 Ministry Defence Enacted 20 Mar 1903 In force 20 Mar 1903

Section 19 of the Works of Defence Act, 1903 deals with collector's statement to the Court. In making the reference the Collector shall state, for the information of the Court, in writing under his hand-- (a) the situation and extent of the land with particulars of any damage caused under section 6 or of restrictions imposed under section 7; The Act came into force on 20 Mar 1903.

(1) In making the reference the Collector shall state, for the information of the Court, in writing under his hand--

(a) the situation and extent of the land with particulars of any damage caused under section 6 or of restrictions imposed under section 7;

(b) the names of the persons whom he has reason to think interested in such land;

(c) the amount of compensation awarded under section 12; and

(d) if the objection be to the amount of the compensation, the grounds on which the amount of compensation was determined.

(2) To the said statement shall be attached a schedule giving the particulars of the notices served upon and of the statements in writing made or delivered by, the parties interested respectively.

Section 19, The Works of Defence Act, 1903 (Act 7 of 1903).

Cross-references

Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.

This section refers to

  1. s. 6 Further powers exercisable after publication of notice under section 3, sub-section (2)
  2. s. 7 Restrictions
  3. s. 12 Inquiry and award by Collector

Questions about Section 19

What does Section 19 of the Works of Defence Act deal with?

Section 19 of the Works of Defence Act is headed "Collector's statement to the Court". In making the reference the Collector shall state, for the information of the Court, in writing under his hand-- (a) the situation and extent of the land with particulars of any damage caused under section 6 or of restrictions imposed under section 7;

How do I find court cases under Section 19 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 19, section 19 Works Defence Act 1903, section 19 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 19 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 7 (Restrictions), section 12 (Inquiry and award by Collector), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 19 of the Works of Defence Act come into force?

Section 19 of the Works of Defence Act, cited as Works Defence Act 1903 19, 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.

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