The Manipur Highways Act, 1979
manipur · 1979
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- S. 1Section 1 mandates drivers to extend their right arm or whip horizontally when turning right or passing another vehicle.
- S. 2Section 2 mandates drivers to signal an intention to be overtaken by extending their right arm or whip in a semi-circular motion.
- S. 3second Town Planner with knowledge of architecture, and a third with experience in land valuation
- S. 4Section 4 allows the State Government to transfer highway control between authorities and specifies new authority's powers.
- S. 5(l) The highway authority,
- S. 6Section 6 authorizes the highway authority to prepare and submit a scheme for highway construction or improvement, including land acquisition and infrastructure development.
- S. 7The driver of a vehicle or animal shall on entering a road intersection, if the road entering is a main road
- S. 8Section 8 specifies rules for left and right turns for drivers and animal-drawn vehicles on Manipur roads.
- S. 9(l) The highway authority shall have the boundaries of? the highways in its charge dem
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the procedure for closing highways, including notice, objections, approval by the State Government, and compensation for affected property owners.
- S. 12Section 12 authorizes the highway authority to determine building and control lines on highways with state government approval.
- S. 13Section 13 prohibits unauthorized construction, alterations, excavations, and works near highways in Manipur.
- S. 14Section 14 of the Manipur Highways Act, 1979, requires prior permission from the highway authority for constructions within certain distances from highways.
- S. 15Section 15 authorizes the highway authority to declare highways as limited access with state approval and regulates access and planning for such highways.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the highway authority to regulate or divert existing access rights to highways for safety and convenience, ensuring reasonable alternative access.
- S. 17Section 17 exempts from compensation claims for injuries, damages, or losses caused by highway-related restrictions and regulations.
- S. 18Section 18 determines compensation for land claims under the Manipur Highways Act, 1979, linking it to the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- S. 19A11 lands vest in the be deemed to be Government property
- S. 20(1) land without obtainin g the authority or any oflicer behalf
- S. 21Section 21 mandates the highway authority to issue notices for encroachment removal, prosecute non-compliant individuals, and summarily remove petty encroachments.
- S. 22Section 22 allows a person to file a suit and obtain an injunction against highway authority actions on disputed encroachments.
- S. 23Section 23 mandates recovery of removal costs and overhead charges from encroachment offenders, with materials returned or auctioned if unpaid.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the State Government to take over village roads for public road construction and maintenance, deeming them crown property.
- S. 25Section 25 empowers highway authorities to compel landlords to repair village roads and transfer control to the authority if repairs are not made.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates highway authorities to acquire reversionary rights from landlords via negotiation or Land Acquisition Act, paying suitable compensation.
- S. 27Section 27 establishes a Planning Board for township development control in highway-adjacent areas outside municipal jurisdictions.
- S. 28Section 28 establishes a Board to determine highway matters, consisting of at least three official members, including a Highway Engineer.
- S. 28ASection 28A empowers a highway authority to request the State Government to direct a development control board to regulate development near highways outside municipal areas.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates the Board to survey, demarcate, and prepare a layout plan for controlled development areas, making the plan publicly accessible.
- S. 30Section 30 of the Manipur Highways Act, 1979 prohibits construction or access layout in notified areas without Board permission.
- S. 32Section 32 allows the Board to levy betterment tax on land likely to increase in value due to highway development, subject to State Government consent and specific notification.
- S. 33Section 33 defines betterment value for land based on construction status and improvement costs before and after specified dates.
- S. 34Section 34 outlines the process for assessing, objecting to, and appealing betterment tax assessments by the Board.
- S. 35Section 35 allows the person liable for betterment tax to leave the liability as a perpetual charge on the land at 6% interest, redeemable later.
- S. 36Arrears of betterment tax shall be realised in the manner provided for the recovery of arrears of land revenue
- S. 38Section 38 empowers highway authorities to require landowners to remove obstructions that pose danger on highways.
- S. 39Section 39 allows highway authorities to close or regulate traffic on unsafe highways.
- S. 40Where the highway authority is satisfied that the surface of any highway, 'or a portion thereof
- S. 41Section 41 mandates the highway authority to request traffic control measures for temporary highway closures or traffic restrictions.
- S. 42Section 42 mandates highway authorities to notify the permanent closure of highways in the official gazette and through prescribed publicity.
- S. 43Section 43 prohibits unauthorized construction of cables or pipes over highways, mandates highway authority consent, and allows authority to impose conditions and charges.
- S. 44(1) No person shah wilfully or negligently cause, or aflow any vehicle or anima1 in his charge to cause any damage to any
- S. 45Section 45 outlines the process for a highway authority to request and the state government to order and appoint a surveyor for highway surveys.
- S. 46Section 46 mandates the Survey Officer to publish notices for surveys, inviting interested parties to attend and provide boundary information.
- S. 47Section 47 mandates the Survey Officer to notify the highway authority of survey dates and allows the authority to monitor and object to the survey.
- S. 48Section 48 empowers the Survey Officer to determine and record undisputed boundaries and notify affected landowners and highway authorities.
- S. 49Section 49 resolves boundary disputes by having the Survey Officer determine and record the boundary, with appeals to the Collector if needed.
- S. 51(1) When the survey of any highway land or its boundaries which has been notified under Section 45 has been complete]
- S. 52Section 52 allows aggrieved parties to file a suit within a year to challenge and modify boundary determinations made under previous sections.
- S. 53Section 53 empowers the State Government to create rules for highway construction, maintenance, and development under the Manipur Highways Act, 1979.
- S. 54Section 54 outlines the methods for serving notices and bills under the Manipur Highways Act, 1979.
- S. 54A(1)
- S. 55The highway authority may delegate certain powers and duties to subordinate officers or authorities, subject to State Government approval and notification.
- S. 56All persons acting by the authority of the State Govern— ment or of any highway
- S. 57Section 57 protects individuals from legal actions for actions done in good faith under the Manipur Highways Act, 1979.
- S. 58Section 58 mandates police officers to promptly report highway offenses to authorities and assist them in enforcing the Act.
- S. 60Section 60 mandates village officials to report highway damage or encroachment to authorities.
- S. 61Section 61 allows the highway authority to temporarily use non-essential highway land for other purposes and sell its produce.
- S. 62ASection 62A exempts lands under central government control from application of Parts III to IV of the Manipur Highways Act, 1979.
- S. 63Section 63 imposes fines up to Rs. 50 for violations of specified parts of the Manipur Highways Act, 1979.
- S. 64Section penalizes disobedience to highway authority directions and unlawful constructions with fines up to Rs. 100 per day.
- S. 66Section penalizes encroachments on highways and non-compliance with removal notices with fines up to Rs. 750 plus daily penalties.
- S. 67Section penalizes willful damage to highways by vehicles or animals in charge, with fines up to Rs. 1,000.
- S. 68Section 68 allows the highway authority to settle traffic violations under Parts II to IV of the Act before or after legal proceedings.
- S. 69In this
- S. 70Section 70 allows the State Government to prohibit or restrict vehicle or animal movement for public safety or convenience.
- S. 71Section 71 empowers the State Government to place or permit traffic signs for regulating non-motor vehicle traffic and removing obstructive advertisements.
- S. 72Section 72 allows the State Government to designate certain roads as main roads via official notification or signs.
- S. 73Section 73 mandates drivers to follow traffic signs and police directions for road regulation in Manipur.
- S. 75Section prohibits leaving vehicles or animals stationary on highways to prevent danger or obstruction.
- S. 76Section 76 prohibits drivers from towing cyclists and cyclists from allowing themselves to be towed by vehicles.
- S. 77Section 77 mandates that no person in charge of a vehicle or animal shall allow it on a highway unless it is under adequate control.
- S. 78Section 78 mandates drivers to stop and provide details after accidents or on police request.
- S. 79Section 79 of the Manipur Highways Act, 1979 mandates vehicle owners to provide driver information upon request by police or authorized authorities.
- S. 82Section 82 mandates vehicles on Manipur highways to be constructed and maintained to prevent danger to users.
- S. 83(1) The State Government may make rules regulating the name
- S. 84(l) The State Government may make rules for the regulation power to of the use of public vehicles
- S. 85Section 85 imposes fines up to ten rupees for violating Part V provisions, or up to fifty rupees for repeat offenders.
- S. 86Section 86 penalizes dangerous driving or animal movement on highways with fines up to ₹200.
- S. 87Section 87 allows police officers to arrest without a warrant individuals who refuse to provide required information or are suspected of involvement in highway offenses.
- S. 88(l) A court taking cognizance of an offence under this Act gfsmma‘y
- S. 89(1) The Manipur Highways Ordinance 1979 shall stand repeated on the day this Act comes into force
- S. 1939“permit” means the document issued by an authority competent to issue it authorising the use of a vehicle as a public ve