Section 6

Power to acquire land, etc.

The Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act, 1978

  • Act 33 of 1978
  • Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
About this Act

An Act to provide for the construction of works relating to metro railways in the metropolitan cities and for matters connected therewith.

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    Where it appears to a metro railway administration that for the construction of any metro railway or any other work connected therewith--
         (a) any land, building, street, road or passage, or
         (b) any right of user, or any right in the nature of easement, therein,
is required for such construction or work, it shall apply to the Central Government in such form as may be prescribed for acquiring such land, building, street, road or passage or such right of user or easement.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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