Short title, extent and commencement
Section 1 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called [the Maharashtra Highways Act]. The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
(1) This Act may be called 1[the Maharashtra Highways Act].
2[(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Maharashtra.]
(3) 3[This section shall be in force in the whole State.] The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that all or any of the remaining provisions of this Act shall come into force in such area and on such date4 as may be specified in the notification :
Provided that the State Government may, by notification issued in like manner exclude any road or way or class of roads or ways situate in such area from the operation of all or any of the provisions of this Act.
Section 1, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called [the Maharashtra Highways Act].
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Maharashtra 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: Maharashtra Highways Act 1, section 1 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 1 of the Maharashtra Highways Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 1 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 1 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 1, was enacted on 22 Dec 1955 as Act 55 of 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 19B. Determination of amount payable as compensation766 words
- 7. Power to fix boundary, building and control lines of Highways523 words
- 23. Prevention of encroachment452 words
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 17 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.