Section 9 of The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952
The amount of compensation payable under an award shall, subject to any rules made under this Act, be paid by the competent authority to the person or persons entitled thereto in such manner and within such time as may be specified in the award.
Summary
- The compensation money must be paid by the competent authority to the person or persons who are entitled to receive it.
- The payment must follow any specific rules that are made under this Act.
- The payment must be made in the exact manner laid down in the arbitrator's compensation award.
- The payment must be completed within the specific timeframe specified in the arbitrator's award.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is responsible for paying the compensation money to the property owner?
The competent authority (the official authorized by the government to handle these tasks) is responsible for making the payment.
2. Can the competent authority decide when and how to pay the compensation?
No, the competent authority must pay the compensation in the specific manner and within the exact time limit laid down in the arbitrator's award.
3. Are there any general rules that govern how compensation is paid under this section?
Yes, all payments of compensation under an award are subject to any rules made under the Act.
4. What happens if there are multiple people entitled to the compensation under an award?
The competent authority must pay the compensation to the person or persons specified as entitled in the arbitrator's award.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 9 of The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, who is responsible for paying the amount of compensation payable under an award?
Q2.Under Section 9 of The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, within what timeframe must the compensation amount be paid?
Q3.Under Section 9 of The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, the payment of compensation by the competent authority is subject to what conditions?
Q4.Under Section 9 of The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, in what manner must the compensation be paid to the entitled person?
Q5.Under Section 9 of The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, to whom must the competent authority pay the compensation amount?