Costs
Section 27 of the Works of Defence Act, 1903 deals with costs. Every such award shall also state the amount of costs incurred in the proceedings under this Pan, and by what persons and in what proportion they are to be paid. The Act came into force on 20 Mar 1903.
(1) Every such award shall also state the amount of costs incurred in the proceedings under this Pan, and by what persons and in what proportion they are to be paid.
(2) When the award of the Collector is not upheld, the costs shall ordinarily be paid by the Collector, unless the Court is of opinion that the claim of the applicant was so extravagant or that he was so negligent in putting his case before the Collector that some deduction from his costs should be made or that he should pay a part of the Collector's costs.
Section 27, The Works of Defence Act, 1903 (Act 7 of 1903).
Questions about Section 27
What does Section 27 of the Works of Defence Act deal with?
Section 27 of the Works of Defence Act is headed "Costs". Every such award shall also state the amount of costs incurred in the proceedings under this Pan, and by what persons and in what proportion they are to be paid.
How do I find court cases under Section 27 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 27, section 27 Works Defence Act 1903, section 27 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.
When did Section 27 of the Works of Defence Act come into force?
Section 27 of the Works of Defence Act, cited as Works Defence Act 1903 27, 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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