Permanent closure of Highway
Section 34 of the Control of National Highways Act, 2002 deals with permanent closure of Highway. Where, in exercise of the powers under section 31, the Highway Administration deems it necessary in the interest of the safety of the Highway to close a Highway or part thereof, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, give notice of its intention to the public to do so specifying therein th
(1) Where, in exercise of the powers under section 31, the Highway Administration deems it necessary in the interest of the safety of the Highway to close a Highway or part thereof, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, give notice of its intention to the public to do so specifying therein the time within which the objections and suggestions received shall be considered under sub-section (3) and in addition to such notice, it shall also notify the contents of such notice in at least two newspapers, one of which shall be in the local language of the area through which such Highway passes and another shall be the newspaper being circulated in such area.
(2) The notice under sub-section (1) shall indicate the alternative route proposed to be provided in lieu of the Highway or part thereof intended to be closed specifying therein as to whether such alternative route shall be an already existing Highway or shall be newly constructed and shall also invite objections and suggestions from the persons affected on such proposal within the time and to be addressed to the officer as specified in such notice.
(3) The Highway Administration shall, after considering the objections and suggestions, if any, received within the time specified in such notice, take decision on the proposal for closure under the notice and shall act in accordance with such decision.
Section 34, The Control of National Highways Act, 2002 (Act 13 of 2003).
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Questions about Section 34
What does Section 34 of the Control of National Highways Act deal with?
Section 34 of the Control of National Highways Act is headed "Permanent closure of Highway". Where, in exercise of the powers under section 31, the Highway Administration deems it necessary in the interest of the safety of the Highway to close a Highway or part thereof, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, give notice of its intention to the public to do so specifying therein th
How do I find court cases under Section 34 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 34, section 34 Control of National Highways Act, section 34 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 34 of the Control of National Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 31 (Highway Administration to regulate traffic when Highway deemed unsafe), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
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.
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