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

Inquiries to be held summarily

In force Act 10 of 1974 As on 11 Oct 2026

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Act 10 of 1974

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Section 66 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, 1974 deals with inquiries to be held summarily. The Highway Authority or the officer authorised by Government in this behalf shall, if he desires to make any inquiry for the purposes of this Act, make the inquiry in the manner provided for holding a summary inquiry under the Goa, Daman and Diu Land Revenue Code, 1968, (Central Act 9 of 1969) [or

(1) The Highway Authority or the officer authorised by Government in this behalf shall, if he desires to make any inquiry for the purposes of this Act, make the inquiry in the manner provided for holding a summary inquiry under the Goa, Daman and Diu Land Revenue Code, 1968, (Central Act 9 of 1969) 26[or the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Land Revenue Administration Regulation, 1971 or any other law for the time being in force] and all the provisions contained in the said Code/Regulation relating to the holding of a summary inquiry, shall, so far as may be, apply.

(2) The Highway Authority and the officer authorised by the Government or the Highway Authority under this Act shall have the same powers for summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath and compelling the production of documents as are vested in the revenue officers under the Goa, Daman and Diu Land Revenue Code, 1968 (Central Act 9 of 1969) 27[or the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Land Revenue Administration Regulation, 1971 or any other law for the time being in force.] 26 Inserted by the Fourth Order, 2022. 27 Inserted by the Fourth Order, 2022. Page 21

Section 66, The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).

Questions about Section 66

What does Section 66 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act deal with?

Section 66 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Highways Act is headed "Inquiries to be held summarily". The Highway Authority or the officer authorised by Government in this behalf shall, if he desires to make any inquiry for the purposes of this Act, make the inquiry in the manner provided for holding a summary inquiry under the Goa, Daman and Diu Land Revenue Code, 1968, (Central Act 9 of 1969) [or

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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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