Unauthorized occupation of highway
Section 57 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with unauthorized occupation of highway. 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 The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
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.
Section 57, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
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Questions about Section 57
What does Section 57 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 57 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Unauthorized occupation of highway". 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
How do I find court cases under Section 57 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 57, section 57 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 57 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 57 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 21 (Prevention of unauthorized occupation of highway), section 23 (Prevention of encroachment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 57 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 57 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 57, 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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