The west bengal requisitioned land ( continuance of powers ) act, 1951
west-bengal · 1951
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- S. 1(7) This Act may be called the West Bengal Requisi- Short title, tioned Land (Continuance of Powers) Act, 1951
- S. 2Section defines terms used in the Act, including "requisitioned land" as property subject to requisition under the 1947 Act.
- S. 3Section 3 allows continued requisition of lands beyond the expiration of previous acts, with the State Government retaining control and the option to release any land.
- S. 4(7) Where any requisitioned land is to be rol
- S. 5Section 5 allows the State Government to acquire requisitioned land if works were constructed on it or restoration costs are deemed excessive.
- S. 6Section 6 determines compensation for continued requisition of land under this Act based on the Defence of India Act, 1939.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the State Government to request information about requisitioned land from any person.
- S. 8The section allows the State Government to delegate powers or duties under the Act to specific officers via a Gazette notification.
- S. 9Section 9 protects individuals and the state government from legal actions for actions taken under this Act or its orders.
- S. 10Section 10 makes actions done under previous laws deemed valid as if done under this Act from April 1, 1951.
- S. 947Section 947 continues the powers to requisition land under previous acts.
- S. 951(West Ben
- S. 1860—
- S. 1939Section 1939 determines compensation for requisitioned land, setting it at market rate or twice the market value, whichever is less.
- S. 1946—
- S. 1951The section specifies that the Act's powers will cease three years after a certain date, with exceptions for actions done before then.