Section22
The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, 1974

Power to cancel permit

In force Act 10 of 1974 As on 07 Oct 2026

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Act 10 of 1974

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Section 22 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, 1974 deals with power to cancel permit. The Highway Authority may cancel any permission granted under section 21- (a) if any rent or charge is not duly paid;

(1) The Highway Authority may cancel any permission granted under section 21- (a) if any rent or charge is not duly paid;

(b) if the purpose for which the permission was given has ceased to exist;

(c) in the event of any breach by the holder of such permission or any terms or conditions of such permission;

(d) if the land on which such encroachment has been made is required for any public purpose or such encroachment is causing impediment or danger to traffic.

(2) Where the permission has been cancelled under clause (b) or (d) of sub-section (1) any rent or charge paid in advance shall be refunded to the holder of such permission less the amount, if any, due to the Government.

Section 22, The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).

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Questions about Section 22

What does Section 22 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act deal with?

Section 22 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act is headed "Power to cancel permit". The Highway Authority may cancel any permission granted under section 21- (a) if any rent or charge is not duly paid;

How do I find court cases under Section 22 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 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: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act 22, section 22 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, section 22 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 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 22 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 21 (Prevention of unauthorised occupation of Highway), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act enacted?

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act was enacted in 1974 as Act 10 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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