Highway Authority to regulate traffic when highway declared unsafe
Section 50 of the Goa Highways Act, 1974 deals with highway Authority to regulate traffic when highway declared unsafe. If at any time it appears to the Highway Authority that any highway in its charge or any portion thereof is or has been rendered unsafe for vehicular or pedestrian traffic by reason of damage or otherwise, it may, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed in this behalf, either close the highw
If at any time it appears to the Highway Authority that any highway in its charge or any portion thereof is or has been rendered unsafe for vehicular or pedestrian traffic by reason of damage or otherwise, it may, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed in this behalf, either close the highway or the portion of it to all traffic or to any class of traffic, or regulate the number and speed or weight of vehicles using the highway.
Section 50, The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).
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Questions about Section 50
What does Section 50 of the Goa Highways Act deal with?
Section 50 of the Goa Highways Act is headed "Highway Authority to regulate traffic when highway declared unsafe". If at any time it appears to the Highway Authority that any highway in its charge or any portion thereof is or has been rendered unsafe for vehicular or pedestrian traffic by reason of damage or otherwise, it may, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed in this behalf, either close the highw
How do I find court cases under Section 50 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 50, section 50 GOA Highways Act 1974, section 50 of the Goa 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 50 of the Goa Highways Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
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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- 23. Prevention of encroachment453 words
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