Maharashtra · Act 55 of 1955

Section 16 — Power to enter or survey, etc.

The Maharashtra Highways Act.

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On the issue of the notification under sub-section (2) of section 15, it shall be lawful for the Land Acquisition Officer or any person authorise by the State Government in this behalf, to-

(a) make any inspection, survey, measurement, valuation or enquiry ;

(b) take levels ;

(c) dig or bore into sub-soil ;

(d) set out boundaries and intended lines of work ;

(e) mark such levels, boundaries and lines by placing marks and cutting trenches ; or

(f) do such other acts or things as may be prescribed.

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More sections of this actSection 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Declaration of roads, ways or lands as highways.Section 4 · Appointment of Highway Authorities.Section 5 · Powers and duties of Highway Authorities.Section 6 · Officers and servants of Highway Authority.Section 7 · Power to fix boundary, building and control lines of Highways.Section 8 · Map to be prepared and maintained.
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