Relevancy of statements in maps, charts and plans
Full Text
Statements of facts in issue or relevant facts, made in published maps or charts generally offered for public sale, or in maps or plans made under the authority of the Central Government or any State Government, as to matters usually represented or stated in such maps, charts or plans, are themselves relevant facts.
Plain English Summary
Allows the use of published or government-authorized maps and plans as evidence.
Key Legal Elements
- Published maps for public sale
- Government authorized maps/plans
- Matters usually represented in such maps
- Relevant facts per se
Practical Note
This section is vital for land disputes and criminal site-plans. It gives evidentiary weight to maps from the Survey of India or municipal plans, assuming their general accuracy.
हिंदी पाठ
सार्वजनिक बिक्री के लिए प्रकाशित मानचित्रों या केंद्र/राज्य सरकार द्वारा अधिकृत रेखांकों (plans) में किए गए कथन स्वयं सुसंगत तथ्य हैं।