The National Highways Act, 1956

The National Highways Act, 1956 is an Act of the Indian Parliament that provides for the declaration of certain highways as national highways and for the development, maintenance and management of these highways. The Act sets out the powers and duties of the central government, state governments, and other relevant authorities with respect to national highways, including the power to acquire land and property for the purpose of highway development. The Act also provides for the establishment of a National Highways Authority of India to oversee and coordinate the management of national highways. The Act has been amended several times to keep up with changing times and needs.