The Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001
tamil-nadu · 2002
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, including "animal," "building," and "encroachment."
- S. 3The section allows the government to declare roads as highways, classifying them as state, major, other district, or village roads.
- S. 4The Government may, by notification, declare any area to be a division for the purpose of the highways in such area
- S. 5Section 5 appoints the State Highways Authority and designates Divisional Engineers as local highways authorities.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the State Highways Authority's oversight and authority over highway management and development in Tamil Nadu.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the government to form agreements for highway construction, development, maintenance, or repair with private entities.
- S. 8Section 8 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001 allows the Highways authority to fix highway boundaries and building lines after inviting objections.
- S. 9Section 9 prohibits construction or changes on certain lands near highways without permission from the Highways authority.
- S. 10Section 10 exempts certain construction and maintenance activities from the restrictions in section 9 before a specific notification is published.
- S. 11The Highways authority can require a building owner to set back new construction if it was previously within highway boundaries.
- S. 12The Highways Authority can regulate or divert access to highways for public safety, ensuring alternative access is provided.
- S. 13(1) The Highways authority of every division shall
- S. 14Section 14 grants the Highways Authority and its officers powers to survey, measure, and mark land for highway construction.
- S. 15(1) If the Government are satisfied that any land is required for the purpose of acquire land
- S. 16(1) When a notice under sub-section (1) of section 15 is published in
- S. 17The section allows the government to use acquired land for highway purposes under the act.
- S. 18Section 18 provides compensation to landowners for land acquired under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the process for determining compensation for land acquired by the Government under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
- S. 20Reference to Court
- S. 21Section 21 determines how the Collector resolves disputes over highway fund distribution and apportions amounts among claimants.
- S. 22Section 22 outlines the government's obligation to pay compensation for land acquisition, with contingencies for disputes or non-consent.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the court to invest deposited amounts in government or approved securities, directing proceeds to benefit interested parties.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates the Government to pay interest at nine percent annually if land acquisition payment is delayed.
- S. 25Section 25 authorizes government officers to enter private land for highway administration tasks, with certain notice and respect for social norms.
- S. 26(1) No person shall occupy or encroach on any highway within the highway boundaries
- S. 27Section 27 allows the Highways authority to cancel permits for violations, with notice and no refund.
- S. 28Section 28 mandates the Highways authority to inspect and remove unauthorized encroachments on highways.
- S. 29Section recovers costs of encroachment removal from responsible party and disposes of seized materials if payment is not made.
- S. 30Section 30 allows the Highways authority to order restoration of land or buildings altered in violation of regulations.
- S. 31Section 31 allows property owners affected by highway works to claim compensation from the Highways authority.
- S. 32Enquiry into claims and award of payment
- S. 33Section 33 allows aggrieved parties to appeal Highways Authority decisions to the State Highways Authority and may suspend execution of decisions pending appeal.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates the Highways authority to notify landowners of proposed betterment charges after government approval of land value increase due to highway work.
- S. 35Section 35 mandates the Highways Authority to issue an order specifying betterment charges for lands benefiting from highway works, excluding unsuitable or distant lands.
- S. 36Section 36 determines land value increase due to highway work and specifies betterment charges and notification dates.
- S. 37Section 37 allows aggrieved parties to appeal betterment charge orders to specified judges within six weeks.
- S. 38Section 38 makes betterment charge orders under section 35 final after court reference under section 37.
- S. 39Section 39 establishes betterment charges as a first charge on land, after land revenue payment.
- S. 40Section 40 allows landowners to pay betterment charges on highways in annual installments with interest.
- S. 41Section 41 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001 allows the Highways Authority to require landowners to alter obstructions on highways to prevent danger.
- S. 42Section 42 allows the Highways authority to close or regulate traffic on unsafe highways.
- S. 43Section 43 outlines the procedure for the permanent closure of highways by the Highways Authority, including notice publication and compensation for affected parties.
- S. 44Section 44 allows the Highways authority to restrict or prohibit heavy vehicles on highways or bridges deemed unsafe.
- S. 45Section 45 prohibits unauthorized construction on highways and requires Highways Authority's written consent and permission for any such work.
- S. 46(1) No person shall willfully cause, or allow any vehicle or animal in his charge to cause, any damage to an
- S. 47Section 47 penalizes disobedience, obstruction, or providing false information under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
- S. 48Contravention of restrictions relating to access or erecting any building, etc
- S. 49Section penalizes unauthorized occupation or encroachment on highways and non-compliance with related notices with fines.
- S. 50Section 50 penalizes willful damage to highways by vehicles or animals under the charge of an individual with a fine up to 1,000 rupees.
- S. 51Section 51 imposes fines up to ₹100 or ₹200 for non-compliance with the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
- S. 52Section 52 makes company officers and directors liable for company offenses, unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 53Section 53 allows the Highways authority to compound certain offenses by imposing a specified fine, stopping further proceedings.
- S. 54No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on complaint made by the Highways authority
- S. 55The section allows the government to review and modify decisions or orders by authorities, but only after appeals are exhausted.
- S. 56The section allows the government to delegate certain powers from the act, except specific sections, and can revoke the delegation.
- S. 57The Government can issue necessary orders to the Highways Authority for implementing the Act.
- S. 58Section 58 allows the government or highways authorities to consult prescribed officers in exercising powers under the Act.
- S. 59Section 59 mandates police officers to promptly report highway offenses to the Highways authority and assist in enforcing the Act.
- S. 60Section 60 mandates Village Administrative Officers to protect highway boundary marks and report any tampering.
- S. 61Section 61 grants the Highways Authority powers equivalent to a civil court to summon witnesses and documents.
- S. 62Section 62 deems officers acting under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 63Section 63 provides immunity from legal proceedings for actions done in good faith under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
- S. 64Section 64 outlines the methods for serving notices, bills, or documents under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
- S. 65Section 65 allows the government to exempt certain land or buildings from the act's provisions if deemed necessary for public interest.
- S. 66(1) The Government may make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
- S. 67The section allows the government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.
- S. 68Section 68 specifies that land required for highways under this Act will be acquired by the Government according to its provisions, not the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- S. 69Section 69 overrides any conflicting laws, customs, or contracts regarding the Act's provisions.
- S. 70Nothing in this Act shall affect- Savings