Certain persons to be public servants
Section 67 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deals with certain persons to be public servants. The Highway Authority, the officers and other persons authorised or appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (XLV of 1860). The Act was enacted on 22 Dec 1955.
The Highway Authority, the officers and other persons authorised or appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (XLV of 1860).
Section 67, The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955).
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Questions about Section 67
What does Section 67 of the Maharashtra Highways Act deal with?
Section 67 of the Maharashtra Highways Act is headed "Certain persons to be public servants". The Highway Authority, the officers and other persons authorised or appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (XLV of 1860).
How do I find court cases under Section 67 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 67, section 67 Maharashtra Highways Act, section 67 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 67 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 67 of the Maharashtra Highways Act enacted?
Section 67 of the Maharashtra Highways Act, cited as Maharashtra Highways Act 67, 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
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- 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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