Section 8: Power to enter on land for survey

Q: What does Section 8 of The National Highways Act, 1956 (TNHA) deal with?

Section 8 TNHA pertains to "Power to enter on land for survey". It is part of the The National Highways Act, 1956, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 8 of The National Highways Act, 1956 (TNHA) governs power to enter on land for survey.

Q: Is Section 8 TNHA still in force?

Yes, Section 8 of the The National Highways Act, 1956 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 8 TNHA?

धारा 8 TNHA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 8 of the The National Highways Act, 1956. Section 8 of The National Highways Act, 1956 (TNHA) governs power to enter on land for survey.

Q: What is Dhara 8 TNHA?

Dhara 8 TNHA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 8 of the The National Highways Act, 1956. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 8 of The National Highways Act, 1956 (TNHA) governs power to enter on land for survey.

Q: How to cite Section 8 of The National Highways Act, 1956?

Cite as: "Section 8, The National Highways Act, 1956 (TNHA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The National Highways Act, 1956, 1956, § 8 (India).

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Table of Contents

The National Highways Act, 1956

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 8

Power to enter on land for survey

Any person authorised by the Central Government in this behalf may enter upon any land for the purpose of surveying and taking levels or for doing any other act required for the purposes of this Act.

Related Sections

§7

Fees for services or benefits rendered on national highways

TNHA

§8A

Power of Central Government to enter into agreements for development and maintenance of national highways

TNHA

§1

Short title, extent and commencement

TNHA

§2

Declaration of certain highways to be national highways

Power to acquire land, etc

TNHA

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Table of Contents

The National Highways Act, 1956

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 8

Power to enter on land for survey

Any person authorised by the Central Government in this behalf may enter upon any land for the purpose of surveying and taking levels or for doing any other act required for the purposes of this Act.