Section19A
The Maharashtra Highways Act

Right to enter into land where land vested in State Government

In force Act 55 of 1955 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 55 of 1955 Ministry Govt of Maharashtra Enacted 22 Dec 1955

Section 19A of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with right to enter into land where land vested in State Government. Where the land has been vested in the State Government under section 18, it shall be lawful for the [Land Acquisition Officer or the Highway Authority or any person authorised by them] in this behalf, to enter and do other act necessary upon the land for carrying out the building maintenance, manage The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.

Where the land has been vested in the State Government under section 18, it shall be lawful for the 1[Land Acquisition Officer or the Highway Authority or any person authorised by them] in this behalf, to enter and do other act necessary upon the land for carrying out the building maintenance, management or operation of a highway or a part thereof, or any other work connected therewith.

Section 19A, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 18 Declaration of acquisition

Questions about Section 19A

What does Section 19A of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?

Section 19A of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Right to enter into land where land vested in State Government". Where the land has been vested in the State Government under section 18, it shall be lawful for the [Land Acquisition Officer or the Highway Authority or any person authorised by them] in this behalf, to enter and do other act necessary upon the land for carrying out the building maintenance, manage

How do I find court cases under Section 19A 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 19A, section 19A Maharashtra Highways Act, section 19A of the Maharashtra 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 19A of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 18 (Declaration of acquisition), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 19A of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?

Section 19A of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 19A, 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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