The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988
The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 is an Indian law that established the National Highways Authority of India and outlines its functions and responsibilities.
Summary
The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 is a law that was enacted by the Indian Parliament to establish the National Highways Authority of India, which is responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of national highways in the country. The Act outlines the functions and responsibilities of the authority, including the construction of new highways, the widening and improvement of existing highways, the collection of tolls, and the maintenance and operation of highways. The Act also establishes a fund to finance the construction and maintenance of highways and outlines the procedures for acquiring land for highway development. It also defines the powers of the central government and the authority in relation to the management of national highways.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Constitution Of The Authority | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Term Of Office And Conditions Of Service Of Members | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Disqualifications For Appointment As Member | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Eligibility Of Member For Reappointment | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Meetings | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Vacancy In The Authority Not To Invalidate Proceedings | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Appointment Of Officers, Consultants And Other Employees Of The Authority | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Authority To Act On Business Principles | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Power Of The Central Government To Vest Or Entrust Any National Highway In The Authority | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Transfer Of Assets And Liabilities Of The Central Government To The Authority | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Compulsory Acquisition Of Land For The Authority | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Contracts By The Authority | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Mode Of Executing Contracts On Behalf Of The Authority | Open |