Unauthorised occupation of highway
Section 57 of the Goa Highways Act, 1974 deals with unauthorised occupation of highway. 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
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.
Section 57, The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).
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Questions about Section 57
What does Section 57 of the Goa Highways Act deal with?
Section 57 of the Goa Highways Act is headed "Unauthorised occupation of highway". 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
How do I find court cases under Section 57 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 57, section 57 GOA Highways Act 1974, section 57 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 57 of the Goa Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 21 (Prevention of unauthorised occupation of Highway), section 23 (Prevention of encroachment), 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 9. 895 words
- 2. Definitions821 words
- 72. Power to make rules574 words
- 54. Prevention and rectification of damaged highway533 words
- 7. Powers to fix boundary building and control lines of highways511 words
- 23. Prevention of encroachment453 words
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