Contravention of restrictions relating to access or erecting a building, etc
Section 56 of the Goa Highways Act, 1974 deals with contravention of restrictions relating to access or erecting a building, etc. Whoever erects, alters or extends any building, or makes any excavation, or constructs any means of access to or from a highway or does any other work in contravention of the provisions of section 9 shall, on conviction, be punished- (a) with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, and (b) wit
Whoever erects, alters or extends any building, or makes any excavation, or constructs any means of access to or from a highway or does any other work in contravention of the provisions of section 9 shall, on conviction, be punished- (a) with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, and (b) with further fine which may extend to one hundred rupees for each day after such conviction, during which the offending structure or work is not removed, demolished or cleared and the site not restored to its original conditions.
Section 56, The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).
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Questions about Section 56
What does Section 56 of the Goa Highways Act deal with?
Section 56 of the Goa Highways Act is headed "Contravention of restrictions relating to access or erecting a building, etc". Whoever erects, alters or extends any building, or makes any excavation, or constructs any means of access to or from a highway or does any other work in contravention of the provisions of section 9 shall, on conviction, be punished- (a) with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, and (b) wit
How do I find court cases under Section 56 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 56, section 56 GOA Highways Act 1974, section 56 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 56 of the Goa Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 9, so none of them can safely be read on its own.
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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