The National Highway Authority of India Act, 1988.
bihar · 1988
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- S. 1(1) this Act may be called the National Highways Authority Short title, of India Act,1988
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the National Highway Authority of India Act, 1988.
- S. 3The term of office and other conditions of service of the members Term of office shall be office and such as may be p
- S. 4Section 4 disqualifies individuals with criminal convictions, insolvency, mental incapacity, government service dismissal, or conflicts of interest from NHAI membership.
- S. 5Eligibility of member for reappointment
- S. 6Section 6 allows former members of the National Highway Authority to be reappointed, subject to prescribed terms and conditions.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the National Highway Authority of India.
- S. 8Section 8 states that vacancies, constitutional defects, or procedural irregularities in the Authority do not invalidate its actions.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the Authority to appoint advisers, consultants, and other employees as needed, as specified in regulations.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the National Highway Authority of India to operate on business principles in fulfilling its duties under the Act.
- S. 11The section allows the Central Government to transfer specific national highways to the National Highway Authority of India.
- S. 12Section 12 transfers Central Government's assets, liabilities, and legal proceedings to the National Highway Authority of India upon notification.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the National Highway Authority to acquire land for its functions under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the National Highway Authority to enter into contracts needed for its functions.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the Authority's contract-making process, requiring approval for certain contracts and stipulating contract form and seal use.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the functions of the National Highway Authority of India, including developing, maintaining, and managing highways and providing related services and amenities.
- S. 17Section 17 authorizes the Central Government to provide grants and loans to the Authority as deemed necessary.
- S. 18Section 18 establishes a National Highways Authority of India Fund to receive grants, loans, and other sums, to be used for the Authority's expenses and employee remuneration.
- S. 19The Authority shall prepare, in such forma and at such time Budget
- S. 20Section 20 allows the National Highway Authority to invest its funds in government securities or other prescribed investments.
- S. 21Section 21 allows the National Highway Authority to borrow funds and the Central Government to guarantee its repayments.
- S. 22The Authority shall prepare, in such form and at such time in Annual Report
- S. 23Section 23 mandates the National Highway Authority of India to maintain and audit its accounts in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General, and submit audited accounts to the Central Government.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates the Central Government to present the annual report and auditor’s report to Parliament.
- S. 25Section 25 allows the Authority to delegate its powers and functions to specific members or officers, except those under section 35.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates that all Authority orders and instruments must be signed by the Chairman or an authorized member or officer.
- S. 27Section 27 protects Authority members, officers, and employees from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 28Protection of action taken in good faith
- S. 29Section 29 allows the National Highway Authority to perform works or services on behalf of the government or local authorities.
- S. 30Section 30 allows the National Highway Authority to enter private land for inspections and surveys for highway purposes.
- S. 31Section 31 allows the Central Government to temporarily transfer NHAI's management of national highways to another entity.
- S. 32Section 32 allows the Central Government to temporarily replace the National Highway Authority of India if it fails to fulfill its duties or in grave emergencies.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates the National Highway Authority to follow written policy directions from the Central Government and accept its final policy decisions.
- S. 34Section 34 empowers the Central Government to make rules for the National Highway Authority of India, covering various operational aspects like service terms, budget preparation, and fund investments.
- S. 35Power of the Central Government to regulations
- S. 36The section allows the Central Government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, subject to parliamentary review.
- S. 37Section 37 mandates rules and regulations made under the Act to be laid before Parliament for 30 days for approval or modification.