The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988

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.