Power to cancel permit
Section 22 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with power to cancel permit. The Highway Authority may cancel any permission granted under section 21- (a) if any rent or charge is not duly paid, (b) if the purpose for which the permission was given has ceased to exist, (c) in the event of any breach by the holder of such permission or of any terms or conditions of such permi The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
(1) The Highway Authority may cancel any permission granted under section 21-
(a) if any rent or charge is not duly paid,
(b) if the purpose for which the permission was given has ceased to exist,
(c) in the event of any breach by the holder of such permission or of any terms or conditions of such permission,
(d) if the land on which such encroachment has been made is required for any public purpose or such encroachment is causing impediment or danger to traffic.
(2) Where the permission has been cancelled under clause (b) or (d) of sub-section (1) any rent or charge paid in advance shall be refunded to the holder of such permission less the amount, if any, due to the State Government.
Section 22, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
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Questions about Section 22
What does Section 22 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 22 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Power to cancel permit". The Highway Authority may cancel any permission granted under section 21- (a) if any rent or charge is not duly paid, (b) if the purpose for which the permission was given has ceased to exist, (c) in the event of any breach by the holder of such permission or of any terms or conditions of such permi
How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 22 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 22 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 21 (Prevention of unauthorized occupation of highway), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 22 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 22 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 22, was enacted on 22 Dec 1955 as Act 55 of 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions956 words
- 71. Power to make rules923 words
- 9. Restrictions on buildings between highway boundary and building line and between building and control lines898 words
- 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
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