Rules as to amount of compensation
Section 25 of the Works of Defence Act, 1903 deals with rules as to amount of compensation. When the applicant has made a claim to compensation, pursuant to any notice given under section 9, the amount awarded to him by the Court shall not exceed the amount so claimed or be less than the amount awarded, by the Collector under section 12. The Act came into force on 20 Mar 1903.
(1) When the applicant has made a claim to compensation, pursuant to any notice given under section 9, the amount awarded to him by the Court shall not exceed the amount so claimed or be less than the amount awarded, by the Collector under section 12.
(2) When the applicant has refused to make such claim or has omitted without sufficient reason (to be allowed by the Judge) to make such claim, the amount awarded by the Court shall in no case exceed the amount awarded by the Collector.
(3) When the applicant has omitted for a sufficient reason (to be allowed by the Judge) to make such claim, the amount awarded to him by the Court shall not be less than, and may exceed, the amount awarded by the Collector.
Section 25, The Works of Defence Act, 1903 (Act 7 of 1903).
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Questions about Section 25
What does Section 25 of the Works of Defence Act deal with?
Section 25 of the Works of Defence Act is headed "Rules as to amount of compensation". When the applicant has made a claim to compensation, pursuant to any notice given under section 9, the amount awarded to him by the Court shall not exceed the amount so claimed or be less than the amount awarded, by the Collector under section 12.
How do I find court cases under Section 25 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 25, section 25 Works Defence Act 1903, section 25 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 25 of the Works of Defence Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 9 (Notice to persons interested), section 12 (Inquiry and award by Collector), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 25 of the Works of Defence Act come into force?
Section 25 of the Works of Defence Act, cited as Works Defence Act 1903 25, 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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