Section32
The Control of National Highways Act, 2002

Prohibition of use of heavy vehicles on certain Highways

In force Act 13 of 2003 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 13 of 2003 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 32 of the Control of National Highways Act, 2002 deals with prohibition of use of heavy vehicles on certain Highways. Where the Highway Administration is satisfied that the surface of a Highway or any part thereof, or any bridge, culvert or causeway built on or across the Highway is not designed to carry vehicles of which the laden weight exceeds a prescribed limit, it may, subject to such rules as may be made in t

Where the Highway Administration is satisfied that the surface of a Highway or any part thereof, or any bridge, culvert or causeway built on or across the Highway is not designed to carry vehicles of which the laden weight exceeds a prescribed limit, it may, subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, prohibit or restrict the plying of such vehicles on or over such Highway or part thereof or such bridge, culvert or causeway, as the case may be.

Section 32, The Control of National Highways Act, 2002 (Act 13 of 2003).

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Questions about Section 32

What does Section 32 of the Control of National Highways Act deal with?

Section 32 of the Control of National Highways Act is headed "Prohibition of use of heavy vehicles on certain Highways". Where the Highway Administration is satisfied that the surface of a Highway or any part thereof, or any bridge, culvert or causeway built on or across the Highway is not designed to carry vehicles of which the laden weight exceeds a prescribed limit, it may, subject to such rules as may be made in t

How do I find court cases under Section 32 of the Control of National Highways Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Control of National Highways Act 32, section 32 Control of National Highways Act, section 32 of the Control of National Highways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 32 of the Control of National Highways Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Control of National Highways Act enacted?

Control of National Highways Act was enacted in 2003 as Act 13 of 2003. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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