Structure - Indian Laws - General

Word structure In Stroud s Judicial Dictionary 4th Edition, Vol. 5, at page 2638- the word structure has been defined in diverse ways according to the intendment of a particular Act. In its ordinary sense, it is stated thus: In its ordinary sense, means something which is constructed in the way of being built up as is a building. Although the question what is a structure is a question of fact, the question what is a structure within the meaning of a particular statute or regulation is a mixed question of law and fact. At page 2640 it is stated thus: Structure (Valuation and Rating (Scotland) Act 1956(c.60), Section 8(t). Within the meaning of this provision a structure must be an entity in itself, although not necessarily a building in itself, adapted to the particular purpose it serves. The mere use of part of a building for a qualifying purpose is not sufficient....The word, however, is wide enough in this context to include erections that would not normally be described as buildings. Reference - THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF GREATER BOMBAY VERSUS THE INDIAN OIL CORPORATION- 1990 (11) TMI 407 - SUPREME COURT