The Works of Defence Act
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.1903
List of Chapters & Sections
PRELIMINARY
IMPOSITION OF RESTRICTIONS
REFERENCE TO COURT AND PROCEDURE THEREON
APPORTIONMENT OF COMPENSATION
PAYMENT
MISCELLANEOUS
PRELIMINARY
IMPOSITION OF RESTRICTIONS
3Declaration and notice that restrictions will be imposed4Power to do preliminary Acts after publication of notice under section 3, sub-section (2)5Payment for damage6Further powers exercisable after publication of notice under section 3, sub-section (2)7Restrictions8Land to be marked out, measured, registered and planned9Notice to persons interested10Power to require and enforce the making of statements as to names and interests11Application of certain sections of the Indian Penal Code12Inquiry and award by Collector13Award of Collector when to be final14Adjournment of inquiry15Power to summon and enforce attendance of witnesses and production of documents16Matters to be considered and neglected17Supplementary proceedingsREFERENCE TO COURT AND PROCEDURE THEREON
18Reference to Court19Collector's statement to the Court20Service of notice21Restriction on scope of proceedings22Proceedings to be in open Court23Matters to be considered in determining compensation24Matters not to be considered in determining compensation25Rules as to amount of compensation26Form of awards27Costs28Collector may be directed to pay interest on excess compensationAPPORTIONMENT OF COMPENSATION
PAYMENT
MISCELLANEOUS
35Service of notices36Penalties37Magistrate to enforce the terms of the Act38Completion of imposition of restrictions not compulsory, but compensation to be awarded when not completed39Demolition of part of house or building and imposition of restrictions on part of land40Exemption from stamp duty and fees41Notice in case of suits for anything done in pursuance of Act42Code of Civil Procedure to apply to proceedings before Court43Appeals in proceedings before Court44Power to make rules