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Section 38: Completion of imposition of restrictions not compulsory, but compensation to be awarded when not completed.

The Works of Defence Act, 1903Central Act · Act 7 of 1903

(1) The [Central Government] shall be at liberty to withdraw from the imposition of any declared restrictions before any of the measures authorised by section 6 have been taken.

(2) Whenever the [Central Government] withdraws the imposition of any declared restrictions, the Collector shall determine the amount of compensation due for the damage suffered by the owner in consequence of the notice or of any proceedings thereunder, and shall pay such amount to the person interested, together with all costs reasonably incurred by him in the prosecution of the proceedings under this Act relating to the said restrictions.

(3) The provisions of Part III shall apply, so far as may be, to the determination of the compensation payable under this section.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Works of Defence Act, 1903
Section38
Marginal noteCompletion of imposition of restrictions not compulsory, but compensation to be awarded when not completed.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • substituted. . Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "L.G.".

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