Section 20L
Utilisation of land for the purpose it is acquired.
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Railways.
1[20L. Utilisation of land for the purpose it is acquired. --(1) The land acquired under this Act shall
not be transferred to any other purpose except for a public purpose, and after obtaining the prior approval
of the Central Government.
(2) When any land or part thereof, acquired under this Act remains unutilised for a period of five years from the date of taking over the possession, the same shall return to the Central Government by reversion.]
(2) When any land or part thereof, acquired under this Act remains unutilised for a period of five years from the date of taking over the possession, the same shall return to the Central Government by reversion.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 11 of 2008, s. 3 (w.e.f. 31-1-2008)