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The Control of National Highways Act, 2002

Protection of action taken in good faith

In force Act 13 of 2003 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 13 of 2003

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Section 45 of the Control of National Highways Act, 2002 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Central Government or the Presiding Officer of the Tribunal or any other officer of the Central Government or an officer or employee of the Tribunal or the officer or officers constituting the Highway Administration or any other o

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Central Government or the Presiding Officer of the Tribunal or any other officer of the Central Government or an officer or employee of the Tribunal or the officer or officers constituting the Highway Administration or any other officer authorised by such Administration under this Act or any other person, for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules made thereunder.

Section 45, The Control of National Highways Act, 2002 (Act 13 of 2003).

Questions about Section 45

What does Section 45 of the Control of National Highways Act deal with?

Section 45 of the Control of National Highways Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Central Government or the Presiding Officer of the Tribunal or any other officer of the Central Government or an officer or employee of the Tribunal or the officer or officers constituting the Highway Administration or any other o

How do I find court cases under Section 45 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 45, section 45 Control of National Highways Act, section 45 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.

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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