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The Goa Highways Act, 1974

Prohibition of use of heavy vehicles on certain highways

In force Act 10 of 1974 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 10 of 1974 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 51 of the Goa Highways Act, 1974 deals with prohibition of use of heavy vehicles on certain highways. Where the Highway Authority is satisfied that any highway or a portion thereof, or any bridge, culvert or causeway built on or across any highway is not designed to carry vehicles of which the laden weight exceeds such limit as may be fixed by the Highway Authority in this behalf, it may, subject to

Where the Highway Authority is satisfied that any highway or a portion thereof, or any bridge, culvert or causeway built on or across any highway is not designed to carry vehicles of which the laden weight exceeds such limit as may be fixed by the Highway Authority in this behalf, it may, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, prohibit or restrict the plying of such vehicles on or over such highway or such part of the highway or such bridge, culvert or causeway.

Section 51, The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).

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Questions about Section 51

What does Section 51 of the Goa Highways Act deal with?

Section 51 of the Goa Highways Act is headed "Prohibition of use of heavy vehicles on certain highways". Where the Highway Authority is satisfied that any highway or a portion thereof, or any bridge, culvert or causeway built on or across any highway is not designed to carry vehicles of which the laden weight exceeds such limit as may be fixed by the Highway Authority in this behalf, it may, subject to

How do I find court cases under Section 51 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 51, section 51 GOA Highways Act 1974, section 51 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 51 of the Goa Highways Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers 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.

Other sections of this Act

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