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The Goa Highways Act, 1974

Lands forming part of the highway deemed to be Government property

In force Act 10 of 1974 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 10 of 1974

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Section 20 of the Goa Highways Act, 1974 deals with lands forming part of the highway deemed to be Government property. All lands forming part of a highway which do not already vest in the Government shall, for the purpose of this Chapter, be deemed to be the property of the Government.

All lands forming part of a highway which do not already vest in the Government shall, for the purpose of this Chapter, be deemed to be the property of the Government.

Section 20, The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).

Questions about Section 20

What does Section 20 of the Goa Highways Act deal with?

Section 20 of the Goa Highways Act is headed "Lands forming part of the highway deemed to be Government property". All lands forming part of a highway which do not already vest in the Government shall, for the purpose of this Chapter, be deemed to be the property of the Government.

How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the Goa 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: GOA Highways Act 1974 20, section 20 GOA Highways Act 1974, section 20 of the Goa Highways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Goa Highways Act enacted?

Goa 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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