The Odisha Escheats Act, 1979
odisha · 1979
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- S. 1Subslitulcd by thc Orissa Eaprcss EIigIn$,oy (Amcntlrncni) Acl, 1970 (Or, A C ~ 27 of 1970 1, s
- S. 2Section defines "express highway" and associated land, slopes, and structures for the Odisha Escheats Act.
- S. 3(1) Whenever in the opinion of the State or express Governmellt it IS expedient in the public interest to highway
- S. 4Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in on Ihc right of user, any other law or in any pr~ctice, custom or usazc n
- S. 5Section 5 empowers the State government to regulate and control express highways for traffic safety and maintenance.
- S. 6(1) The State Government may, in accordance Levy or with the rules to be made in that behalf,
- S. 7The Odisha Escheats Act, 1979 allows the State Government to delegate certain powers to officers or authorities.
- S. 8Section 8 penalizes violations of the Odisha Escheats Act, including fines up to 500 rupees and repair costs for highway damage.
- S. 9An offence commitled by
- S. 10Section 10 protects authorities and officers from legal actions for actions done in good faith under the Odisha Escheats Act.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the State Government to make rules for implementing the Odisha Escheats Act, subject to legislative review.
- S. 12Section 12 overrides any conflicting laws or customs when a road is declared an express highway under the Odisha Escheats Act.
- S. 13Section 13 ensures the Odisha Escheats Act does not override provisions of the National Highways Act or affect local authorities' rights to make excavations.
- S. 14Section 14 of The Odisha Escheats Act, 1979 removes legal difficulties related to escheats.