Causing damage to highways
Section 58 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, 1974 deals with causing damage to highways. Whoever in contravention of sub-section (1) of section 54 wilfully causes, or allows any vehicle or animals in his charge to cause any damage to any highway, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to [ten] thousand rupees.
Whoever in contravention of sub-section (1) of section 54 wilfully causes, or allows any vehicle or animals in his charge to cause any damage to any highway, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to 23[ten] thousand rupees.
Section 58, The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).
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Questions about Section 58
What does Section 58 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act deal with?
Section 58 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act is headed "Causing damage to highways". Whoever in contravention of sub-section (1) of section 54 wilfully causes, or allows any vehicle or animals in his charge to cause any damage to any highway, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to [ten] thousand rupees.
How do I find court cases under Section 58 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 58, section 58 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, section 58 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 58 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 54 (Prevention and rectification of damaged 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1018 words
- 9. 904 words
- 73. Savings526 words
- 7. Powers to fix boundary building and control lines of highways511 words
- 23. Prevention of encroachment458 words
- 72. Power to make rules444 words
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