Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Hoardings Act, 1985

General198517 sections

This legislation authorizes the Tamil Nadu government to acquire billboards displayed in specific areas to serve public needs. When the law becomes active, the state automatically owns these hoardings and their rights, clearing any previous claims or restrictions. An independent tribunal determines fair compensation for the owners' lost space, though the government is only required to pay a portion in advance. This process helps the state manage property acquisition more efficiently for development or revenue generation without lengthy litigation involving private dispute resolution.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Vesting of hoardings in Government
  4. 5. Principles and method of determining the amount payable for hoarding
  5. 7. Payment of amount
  6. 8. Appeal from awards in respect of amount
  7. 9. Powers of the Tribunal
  8. 10. Time for appeal
  9. 11. Arbitrator to have certain powers of civil court
  10. 15. Service of notice and orders
  11. 16. Protection of action taken in good faith
  12. 17. Bar of jurisdiction of civil courts
  13. 18. Prohibition for erection of hoardings by any person other than the Government, etc.
  14. 19. Penalty for offences
  15. 20. Offences by companies
  16. 21. Power to make rules
  17. Schedule. PRINCIPLES FOR DETERMINING THE AMOUNT

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