Section24
The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, 1974

Appeal against notice served under sub-section (1) of section 23

In force Act 10 of 1974 As on 08 Oct 2026

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Act 10 of 1974

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Section 24 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, 1974 deals with appeal against notice served under sub-section (1) of section 23. Where the person on whom notice to remove an encroachment has been served under sub-section (1) of section 23 lays claim that the land in respect of which encroachment has been alleged in his property or that he has acquired a right over it by virtue of adverse possession or otherwise, he shall, wit

Where the person on whom notice to remove an encroachment has been served under sub-section (1) of section 23 lays claim that the land in respect of which encroachment has been alleged in his property or that he has acquired a right over it by virtue of adverse possession or otherwise, he shall, within the time-limit prescribed in the notice for the removal of the encroachment, file an appeal before the Collector under intimation to the Highway Authority or the officer authorised under sub-section (1) of section 21, as the case may be. The Collector shall after due enquiry record his decision in writing and communicate the same to the appellant and the Highway Authority or such officer. The Highway Authority or such officer shall till then desist from taking further action in the matter.

Section 24, The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).

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Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act deal with?

Section 24 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act is headed "Appeal against notice served under sub-section (1) of section 23". Where the person on whom notice to remove an encroachment has been served under sub-section (1) of section 23 lays claim that the land in respect of which encroachment has been alleged in his property or that he has acquired a right over it by virtue of adverse possession or otherwise, he shall, wit

How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, section 24 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 24 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), section 23 (Prevention of encroachment), 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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