Contravention of restrictions relating to access or erecting any building, etc
Section 56 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with contravention of restrictions relating to access or erecting any building, etc. Whoever erects, alters or extends any building, or make any excavation or constructs any means of access to or from a highway or does any other work in contravention of the provisions of section 9, shall, on conviction, be punished- (a) with fine which may extend to[two thousand rupees], and (b) wit The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
Whoever erects, alters or extends any building, or make any excavation or constructs any means of access to or from a highway or does any other work in contravention of the provisions of section 9, shall, on conviction, be punished-
(a) with fine which may extend to1[two thousand rupees], and
(b) with further fine which may extend to 2[five thousand rupees] for each day after such conviction, during which the offending structure or work is not removed, demolished or cleared and the site not restored to its original condition.
Section 56, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
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Questions about Section 56
What does Section 56 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 56 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Contravention of restrictions relating to access or erecting any building, etc". Whoever erects, alters or extends any building, or make any excavation or constructs any means of access to or from a highway or does any other work in contravention of the provisions of section 9, shall, on conviction, be punished- (a) with fine which may extend to[two thousand rupees], and (b) wit
How do I find court cases under Section 56 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 56, section 56 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 56 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 56 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 9 (Restrictions on buildings between highway boundary and building line and between building and control lines), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 56 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 56 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 56, 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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