The National Highways Act, 1956

Section 1

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

1. 15th April, 1957, vide S.R.O. 1180(E), dated 4th April, 1957, see Gazette of India, 1957, Part II, s. 3(ii) and Goa, Daman and Diu by Reg. 11 of 1963, s. 3 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-2-1965). 2. The words "except such parts thereof as are situated within any municipal area" omitted by Act 16 of 1997, s. 2 (w.e.f. 241-1997). 3. Subs. by Act 16 of 1997, s. 3, for section 3 (w.e.f. 24-1-1997). *Subject to verification and confirmation by the administrative ministry. (e) mark such levels, boundaries and lines placing marks and cutting trenches; or - (f) do such other acts or things as may be laid down by rules made in this behalf by that - Government.

Source: India Code