Section 11 of The Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara Land Development Act, 1948
Contribution by owners of other land benefiting by work.
Where under the scheme any work is carried out by the owner or by the Land Development Commissioner at the expense of the owner, and the work is in the opinion of the Board likely to benefit any other land in the area covered by the scheme, the owners of such other land shall be liable to contribute towards the expenses of carrying out the work such amount as the Board may determine: Provided that the Chief Commissioner may remit the whole or any part of the contribution so payable in respect of any work carried out on land belonging to the Government.
Summary
- When work done under a scheme benefits other land nearby, the owners of that benefiting land must help pay for the work.
- The Land Development Board is the authority that decides how much these benefiting owners must contribute.
- This contribution rule applies whether the main owner did the work or the Commissioner did it at the main owner's expense.
- The Chief Commissioner has the special power to reduce or cancel this contribution if the benefiting land belongs to the Government.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Do I have to pay if a neighbor's scheme work helps my land?
Yes, if the Board believes your land benefits from the work, you will be liable to contribute towards the expenses.
2. Who decides exactly how much I have to pay for benefiting from nearby work?
The Land Development Board determines the amount of the contribution.
3. Does the Government have to pay if their land benefits?
They normally would, but the Chief Commissioner has the power to remit (cancel or reduce) the payment for Government land.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 11 of The Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara Land Development Act, 1948, under what condition are the owners of other land liable to contribute to the expenses of a work?
2.Under Section 11 of The Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara Land Development Act, 1948, who holds the authority to determine the exact amount of contribution required from the owners of benefiting land?
3.Under Section 11 of The Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara Land Development Act, 1948, what special provision exists if the land benefiting from the work belongs to the Government?
4.Under Section 11 of The Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara Land Development Act, 1948, does this contribution rule apply if the work was carried out by the Land Development Commissioner instead of the original owner?