Author: Government of Maharashtra
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Government of Maharashtra
Year: 2002
Pages: 27
Subject: Government Document
Sub-Subject: Act
Keyword: Bombay Act, Highway Act
Classification: 340
Shelf: C2R3
Accession No: B537
Contents: Preamble Sections Chap I: Preliminary Chap II: Declaration of Highways, Highway Authorities and their Powers and Functions Chap III: Restriction of Ribbon Development Chap IV: Prevention of Unauthorised Occupation of and Encroachment on a Highway and Removal of Encroachment Chap V: Compensation Chap VI: Levy of Betterment Charges Chap VII: Supplemental Provision to Secure Safety of Traffic and Prevention of Damage to Highways Chap VIII: Penalties Chap IX: Miscellaneous
Abstract: The *Bombay Highways Act, 1955* (Bombay Act No. LV of 1955, as modified up to 30th August 2001) regulates the construction, maintenance, and management of highways in the Bombay region. It consists of nine chapters addressing highway declaration, authority roles, restrictions on ribbon development, removal of encroachments, compensation, betterment charges, traffic safety, penalties, and miscellaneous provisions. The Act aims to ensure the proper use and protection of highways, prevent encroachments, promote traffic safety, and support infrastructure improvements through compensation and betterment charges. It serves to facilitate organized urban development and safeguard public infrastructure.