# The Goa Highways Act, 1974, Section 57: Unauthorised occupation of highway

- Act: The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/goa-highways-act-1974/section/57/

## Text

Whoever- - (a) occupies or makes any encroachment on any highway in contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 21, or (b) fails to comply with the notice served on him under sub-section (1) of section 23 for no valid reason- shall on conviction be punished (a) for a first offence with fine which may extend to two hundred and fifty rupees. (b) for a subsequent offence in relation to the same encroachment with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees plus a further fine not exceeding fifty rupees per day on which such occupation of the highway or encroachment continues.

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