# The Maharashtra Highways Act, Section 57: Unauthorized occupation of highway

- Act: The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955)
- Ministry: Govt of Maharashtra
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/maharashtra-highways-act/section/57/

## Text

Whoever- (a) occupies or makes any encroachment on any highway in contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 21, or (b) fails to comply with the notice served on him under sub-section (1) of section 23 for no valid reason, shall, on conviction, be punished- (a) for a first offence with fine which may extend to 1[one thousand rupees], (b) for a subsequent offence in relation to the same encroachment with fine which may extend to 2[two thousand rupees] plus a further fine not exceeding 3[hundred rupees per day] on which such occupation of the highway or encroachment continues.

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