Section 48State of Maharashtra Act

Section 48: Payment of interest

Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act, 1976

Payment of interest.

- When the amount for acquisition is not paid or deposited on or before taking possession of the land, the Land Acquisition Officer on behalf of the State Government shall pay the amount determined with interest thereon, from the date of taking possession until the amount is paid or deposited, at the rate of 4 per cent per annum for the first six months, and thereafter at the rate of 9 per cent per annum.

Sec 47 — Power of Land Acquisition Officer in relation to determination of amount for acquisition etc

Sec 49 — Appointment of Land Acquisition Officer

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