Certain persons to be public servants
Section 68 of the Goa Highways Act, 1974 deals with certain persons to be public servants. The Highway Authority, the officers and other persons authorised or appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.
The Highway Authority, the officers and other persons authorised or appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code. Central Act 45 of 1860.
Section 68, The Goa Highways Act, 1974 (Act 10 of 1974).
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Questions about Section 68
What does Section 68 of the Goa Highways Act deal with?
Section 68 of the Goa Highways Act is headed "Certain persons to be public servants". The Highway Authority, the officers and other persons authorised or appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.
How do I find court cases under Section 68 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 68, section 68 GOA Highways Act 1974, section 68 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 68 of the Goa Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), 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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