The Haryana Underground Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 2008 (31 of 2008)
haryana · 2008
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- S. 1For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Haryana Government Gazette (Extra
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Haryana Underground Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 2008.
- S. 3Section 3 allows the Haryana State Government to acquire land rights for laying underground pipelines if deemed necessary for public interest.
- S. 4Section 4 declares the acquisition of user rights in land for underground pipelines and vests them in the State Government or specified corporation.
- S. 5Section 5 allows authorized persons to survey, dig, and prepare land for laying underground pipelines, minimizing damage.
- S. 6Section 6 authorizes the State Government or corporation to lay underground pipelines on acquired land, except residential areas or land appurtenant to dwelling houses.
- S. 7Section authorizes state-authorized persons to enter land for pipeline maintenance without prior notice in emergencies.
- S. 8Section 8 prohibits land owners from altering or damaging the land or underground pipelines after a declaration.
- S. 9Section 9 provides compensation for damages to land due to pipeline acquisition, including additional compensation for land value.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates compensation deposit and interest payment, with disputes on compensation apportionment referred to a District Judge.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates compensation payment within two years or acquisition proceedings lapse.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the State Government to urgently take possession of land for underground pipelines, offering compensation for damages.
- S. 13Section 13 grants the competent authority powers equivalent to a civil court for summoning, examining, and producing evidence.
- S. 14Section 14 protects individuals from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 15Section 15 bars civil courts from hearing suits or disputes related to matters the competent authority can handle under the Act.
- S. 16Section 16 penalizes willful obstruction or damage to authorized acts or underground pipelines with imprisonment and fines.
- S. 17Section 17 allows the Haryana State Government to issue orders to resolve any issues implementing the Act.
- S. 18(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this