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The Goa Highways Act, 1974

Powers and duties of Highway Authorities

In force Act 10 of 1974 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 10 of 1974

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Section 5 of the Goa Highways Act, 1974 deals with powers and duties of Highway Authorities. Subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification appointing a Highway Authority and subject to the general or special orders of the Government, a Highway Authority shall exercise powers and discharge duties in accordance with the provisions of this Act for the restriction of ribbon

Subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification appointing a Highway Authority and subject to the general or special orders of the Government, a Highway Authority shall exercise powers and discharge duties in accordance with the provisions of this Act for the restriction of ribbon development along highways, for the prevention and removal of encroachments and for all matters necessary and incidental to any or all of the above subjects. Also subject to the approval of the Government and to such general or special orders which the Government may make in this behalf, it shall be lawful for a Highway Authority to undertake the construction, maintenance, development or improvement of highways.

Section 5, The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).

Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Goa Highways Act deal with?

Section 5 of the Goa Highways Act is headed "Powers and duties of Highway Authorities". Subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification appointing a Highway Authority and subject to the general or special orders of the Government, a Highway Authority shall exercise powers and discharge duties in accordance with the provisions of this Act for the restriction of ribbon

How do I find court cases under Section 5 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 5, section 5 GOA Highways Act 1974, section 5 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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