Central Act
The National Highways Act, 1956
An Act to provide for the declaration of certain highways to be national highways and for matters connected therewith.
| Act number | 48 of 1956 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1956-09-11 |
| In force from | 1957-04-15 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways |
| Sections | 22 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- The Carriage by Road Act, 2007
- The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002
- The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
- The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988
- The Delhi Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1962
- The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950
- The Indian Tolls Act, 1864
- The Stage-Carriages Act, 1861
Questions this page answers
When did the The National Highways Act, 1956 come into force?
It came into force on 1957-04-15, having been enacted on 1956-09-11.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
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