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The Kovalam Palace (Taking over by Resumption) Act 2005

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This law regulates the reclamation and preservation of the historic Kovalam Palace, or Halcyon Castle, and its surrounding lands by the Kerala government. It applies to the state government, previous private occupants who acquired the property during hotel privatization, and any individuals claiming compensation for land improvements. The legislation matters because it secures a landmark heritage site for public tourism, legally reversing a court decision that had blocked the state's earlier takeover. Additionally, it establishes a formal legal process for a designated government commissioner to resolve these claims and pay compensation for any authorized improvements made to the palace estate.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II TAKING OVER BY RESUMPTION OF KOVALAM PALACE →

  1. 3Taking over by resumption of Kovalam Palace.
  2. 4General effect of vesting.

Chapter III PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS →

  1. 5Payment of amount.

Chapter IV COMMISSIONER OF PAYMENT →

  1. 6Appointment of Commissioner of Payment of Compensation.
  2. 7Claims to be made to the Commissioner.
  3. 8Appeal by Claimants.

Chapter V MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 9Act to have overriding effect.
  2. 10Protection of action taken in good faith.
  3. 11Bar of jurisdiction of Civil Court.
  4. 12Power to make rules.
  5. 13Power to remove difficulties.
  6. 14Validation.
  7. 15Repeal and Saving.

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