Section31

The Works of Defence Act, 1903

Payment of compensation or deposit of same in Court

Q: When did Section 31 of the Works of Defence Act come into force?

Section 31 of the Works of Defence Act, cited as Works Defence Act 1903 31, 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.

In force From 20 Mar 1903 Act 7 of 1903 As on 24 Oct 2026

Act 7 of 1903 Ministry Defence Enacted 20 Mar 1903 In force 20 Mar 1903 Cited by 1 provision

Section 31 of the Works of Defence Act, 1903 deals with payment of compensation or deposit of same in Court. On making an award under section 12, the Collector shall tender payment of the compensation awarded by him to the persons interested entitled thereto according to the award, and shall pay it to them unless prevented by some one or more of the contingencies mentioned in sub-section (2). The Act came into force on 20 Mar 1903.

(1) On making an award under section 12, the Collector shall tender payment of the compensation awarded by him to the persons interested entitled thereto according to the award, and shall pay it to them unless prevented by some one or more of the contingencies mentioned in sub-section (2).
(2) If they do not consent to receive it, or if there is no person competent to alienate the land, or if there is any dispute as to the title to receive the compensation or as to the apportionment of it, the Collector shall deposit the amount of the compensation in the Court to which a reference under section 18 would be submitted:
Provided, first, that any person admitted to be interested may receive such payment under protest as to the sufficiency of the amount:
Provided, secondly, that no person who has received the amount otherwise than under protest shall be entitled to make any application under section 18:
Provided, thirdly, that nothing herein contained shall affect the liability of any person, who may receive the whole or any part of any compensation awarded under this Act, to pay the same to the person lawfully entitled thereto.
(3) Notwithstanding anything in this section, the Collector may, with the sanction of the ¹[CentralGovernment] instead of awarding a money compensation in respect of any land, make any arrangement with a person having a limited interest in such land, either by the grant of other lands in exchange, or by the remission of land revenue on the same or on other lands held under the same title, or in such other way as may be equitable having regard to the interests of the parties concerned.
(4) Nothing in sub-section (3) shall be construed to interfere with or limit the power of the Collector to enter into any arrangement with any person interested in the land and competent to contract in respect thereof
Section 31, The Works of Defence Act, 1903 (Act 7 of 1903).

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s. 32 Investment of money deposited in respect of lands belonging to persons incompetent to alienate

Questions about Section 31

What does Section 31 of the Works of Defence Act deal with?

Section 31 of the Works of Defence Act is headed "Payment of compensation or deposit of same in Court". On making an award under section 12, the Collector shall tender payment of the compensation awarded by him to the persons interested entitled thereto according to the award, and shall pay it to them unless prevented by some one or more of the contingencies mentioned in sub-section (2).

How do I find court cases under Section 31 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 31, section 31 Works Defence Act 1903, section 31 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 31 of the Works of Defence Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 12 (Inquiry and award by Collector), section 18 (Reference to Court), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 31 of the Works of Defence Act come into force?

Section 31 of the Works of Defence Act, cited as Works Defence Act 1903 31, 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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