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The National Highways Act, 1956

Central · 1956

  • S. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  • S. 2Declaration of certain highways to be national highways.
  • S. 3Definitions.

Chapter Section 1[3-I

  • S. 3-ICompetent authority to have certain powers of civil court
  • S. 3APower to acquire land, etc.
  • S. 3BPower to enter for survey, etc.
  • S. 3CHearing of objections.
  • S. 3DDeclaration of acquisition.
  • S. 3EPower to take possession.
  • S. 3FRight to enter into the land where land has vested in the Central Government.
  • S. 3GDetermination of amount payable as compensation.
  • S. 3HDeposit and payment of amount.
  • S. 3JLand Acquisition Act 1 of 1894 not to apply
  • S. 4National highways to vest in the Union
  • S. 5Responsibility for development and maintenance of national highways.
  • S. 6Power to issue directions
  • S. 7Fees for services or benefits rendered on national highways.
  • S. 8Omitted..
  • S. 8APower of Central Government to enter into agreements for development and maintenance of national highways.
  • S. 8BPunishment for mischief by injury to national highway.
  • S. 9Power to make rules.
  • S. 10Laying of notifications, rules, etc., before Parliament.
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