TypeBare Act JurisdictionKarnataka Government Enacted1964

Karnataka Highways Act, 1964

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Section1 - Adapted by the Karnataka Adaptations of Laws Order, 1973 w.e.f. 1.11.1973

Section2 - Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

Section3 - The expression includes,—

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Chapter3 - CHAPTER III

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Section10 - Appeal.—

Section11 - Exemptions for works in progress, etc.—No restriction in force under section 9 shall apply to erection or making of a

Section12 - Setting back of buildings to building line or control line.—Whenever any building or any part thereof erected before

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Section17 - Public notice and other notices of such requirements for acquisition.—

Section18 - Persons required to make statements regarding other persons having interest.—

Section19 - Taking possession of land.—At any time after the publication of the notification under section 15, the State Government

Section19A - Power of the State Government to enter into agreement for development and maintenance of Highways.—

Section19B - Punishment for mischief by injury to highway.—Whoever commits mischief by doing any act which renders or which he knows

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Section23 - Prevention of encroachment.—

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Chapter5 - . CHAPTER V

Chapter1 - COMPENSATION

Section27 - Determination of amount of compensation by agreement.—The amount of compensation payable under section 26, the persons

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Section32 - Compensation for cutting of standing crops, trees, etc.—

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Section37 - District Superintendent of Police to enforce surrender or remove any encroachment.—If the Highway Authority or any

Section38 - Decisions of authorities under sections 35 and 44 to be enforced as decrees of Civil Court.—The decisions of the

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Chapter6 - CHAPTER VI

Chapter2 - LEVY OF BETTERMENT CHARGES

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Section46 - Betterment charges to be first charge on land next to land revenue.— From the date specified in the order fixing the

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Section48 - Relinquishment of or exchange of land in lieu of payment of betterment charges.—Notwithstanding anything contained in

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Chapter8 - . CHAPTER VIII

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Section57 - Unauthorised occupation of highway.—Whoever,—

Section58 - Causing damage to highways.—Whoever in contravention of sub-section

Section59 - General provision for punishment of offences.—Whoever contravenes any provisions of this Act or of any rule or order

Chapter9 - CHAPTER IX

Section62 - Powers and duties of police.—Every Police Officer shall forthwith furnish information to the nearest Highway Authority

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Section68 - Certain persons to be public servants.—The Highway Authority, the officers and other persons authorised or appointed

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Section71 - Service of notices and bills.—

Section72 - Power to make rules.—

Section73 - Savings.—

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Section76 - Repeal.—The Bombay Highways Act, 1955

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