The Works of Defence Act, 1903
Central Act · Act 7 of 190345 provisions15 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for imposing restrictions upon the use and enjoyment of land in the vicinity of works of defence in order that such land may be kept free from buildings and other obstructions, and for determining the amount of compensation to be made on account of such imposition. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 7 of 1903 |
| Year | 1903 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 45 |
| Subjects | defence |
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- Section 1 Short title and extent.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 2A Construction of references to laws not in force, or any functionary not in existence, in any area.
- Section 3 Declaration and notice that restrictions will be imposed.2 citing judgments
- Section 4 Power to do preliminary Acts after publication of notice under section 3, sub-section (2).1 citing judgment
- Section 5 Payment for damage.1 citing judgment
- Section 6 Further powers exercisable after publication of notice under section 3, sub-section (2).1 citing judgment
- Section 7 Restrictions.2 citing judgments
- Section 8 Land to be marked out, measured, registered and planned.1 citing judgment
- Section 9 Notice to persons interested.1 citing judgment
- Section 10 Power to require and enforce the making of statements as to names and interests.
- Section 11 Application of certain sections of the Indian Penal Code.
- Section 12 Inquiry and award by Collector.1 citing judgment
- Section 13 Award of Collector when to be final.
- Section 14 Adjournment of inquiry.
- Section 15 Power to summon and enforce attendance of witnesses and production of documents.
- Section 16 Matters to be considered and neglected.
- Section 17 Supplementary proceedings.
- Section 18 Reference to Court.1 citing judgment
- Section 19 Collector's statement to the Court.
- Section 20 Service of notice.
- Section 21 Restriction on scope of proceedings.
- Section 22 Proceedings to be in open Court.
- Section 23 Matters to be considered in determining compensation.2 citing judgments
- Section 24 Matters not to be considered in determining compensation.1 citing judgment
- Section 25 Rules as to amount of compensation.
- Section 26 Form of awards.
- Section 27 Costs.
- Section 28 Collector may be directed to pay interest on excess compensation.
- Section 29 Particulars of apportionment to be specified.
- Section 30 Dispute as to apportionment.
- Section 31 Payment of compensation or deposit of same in Court.
- Section 32 Investment of money deposited in respect of lands belonging to persons incompetent to alienate.
- Section 33 Investment of money deposited in other cases.
- Section 34 Payment of interest.1 citing judgment
- Section 35 Service of notices.
- Section 36 Punishments.
- Section 37 Magistrate to enforce the terms of the Act.
- Section 38 Completion of imposition of restrictions not compulsory, but compensation to be awarded when not completed.
- Section 39 Demolition of part of house or building and imposition of restrictions on part of land.
- Section 40 Exemption from stamp duty and fees.
- Section 41 Notice in case of suits for anything done in pursuance of Act.
- Section 42 Code of Civil Procedure to apply to proceedings before Court.
- Section 43 Appeals in proceedings before Court.
- Section 44 Power to make rules.
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