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(1) The Government may, by notification, appoint an officer of the Highways Department of the Government not below the rank of the Chief Engineer, as the State Highways Authority. (2) The Divisional Engineer, Highways Department of the Government in- charge of each division, shall be the Highways authority for that division. Declaration of roads., ways or lands as highways. Declaration of divisions. Appointment of Highways Authorities. 7 Functions of Highways Authorities. Power of Government to enter into agreements for development and maintenance of highways.