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The Goa Highways Act, 1974

Power to utilise highway for other than road purposes

In force Act 10 of 1974 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 10 of 1974

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Section 64 of the Goa Highways Act, 1974 deals with power to utilise highway for other than road purposes. The Highway Authority may utilise temporarily for other than road purposes land forming part of a highway, which is not immediately required for the passage of traffic, and dispose of the produce of such land.

The Highway Authority may utilise temporarily for other than road purposes land forming part of a highway, which is not immediately required for the passage of traffic, and dispose of the produce of such land.

Section 64, The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).

Questions about Section 64

What does Section 64 of the Goa Highways Act deal with?

Section 64 of the Goa Highways Act is headed "Power to utilise highway for other than road purposes". The Highway Authority may utilise temporarily for other than road purposes land forming part of a highway, which is not immediately required for the passage of traffic, and dispose of the produce of such land.

How do I find court cases under Section 64 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 64, section 64 GOA Highways Act 1974, section 64 of the Goa Highways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

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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