Section 13: [ Compulsory acquisition of land for the Authority. [Section 13 substituted by Act 16 of 1997, Section 6 (w.r.e.f. 24.1.1997).]

Q: What does Section 13 of The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (NHAI Act) deal with?

Section 13 NHAI Act pertains to "[ Compulsory acquisition of land for the Authority. [Section 13 substituted by Act 16 of 1997, Section 6 (w.r.e.f. 24.1.1997).]". It is part of the The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 13 of The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (NHAI Act) governs [ Compulsory acquisition of land for the Authority. [Section 13 substituted by Act 16 of 1997, Section 6 (w.r.e.f. 24.1.1997).]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 13 NHAI Act still in force?

Yes, Section 13 of the The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 13 NHAI Act?

धारा 13 NHAI Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 13 of the The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988. Section 13 of The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (NHAI Act) governs [ Compulsory acquisition of land for the Authority. [Section 13 substituted by Act 16 of 1997, Section 6 (w.r.e.f. 24.1.1997).]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 13 NHAI Act?

Dhara 13 NHAI Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 13 of the The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 13 of The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (NHAI Act) governs [ Compulsory acquisition of land for the Authority. [Section 13 substituted by Act 16 of 1997, Section 6 (w.r.e.f. 24.1.1997).]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 13 of The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988?

Cite as: "Section 13, The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (NHAI Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988, § 13 (India).

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Section 13 NHAI Act (The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988): [ Compulsory acquisition of land for the Authority. [Section 13 substituted by Act 16 of 1997, Section 6 (w.r.e.f. 24.1.1997).] | Law on Tips | Law on Tips

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The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988

Chapter IIIP — roperty and Contracts

Section 13

[ Compulsory acquisition of land for the Authority. [Section 13 substituted by Act 16 of 1997, Section 6 (w.r.e.f. 24.1.1997).]

- Any land required by the Authority for discharging its functions under this Act shall be deemed to be land needed for a public purpose and such land may be acquired for the Authority under the provisions of the National Highways Act, 1956.]

Related Sections

§12

Transfer of assets and liabilities of the Central Government to the Authority

NHAI Act

§14

Contracts by the Authority

NHAI Act

§11

Power of the Central Government to vest or entrust any national highway in the Authority

NHAI Act

§15

Mode of executing contracts on behalf of the Authority

NHAI Act

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