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The Goa Highways Act, 1974

Causing damage to highways

In force Act 10 of 1974 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 10 of 1974

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Section 58 of the Goa Highways Act, 1974 deals with causing damage to highways. Whoever in contravention of sub-section (1) or section 54 wilfully causes, or allows any vehicle or animal in his charge to cause any damage to any highway, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

Whoever in contravention of sub-section (1) or section 54 wilfully causes, or allows any vehicle or animal in his charge to cause any damage to any highway, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

Section 58, The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 54 Prevention and rectification of damaged highway

Questions about Section 58

What does Section 58 of the Goa Highways Act deal with?

Section 58 of the Goa Highways Act is headed "Causing damage to highways". Whoever in contravention of sub-section (1) or section 54 wilfully causes, or allows any vehicle or animal in his charge to cause any damage to any highway, shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.

How do I find court cases under Section 58 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 58, section 58 GOA Highways Act 1974, section 58 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 58 of the Goa Highways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 54 (Prevention and rectification of damaged highway), 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

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