Whitesmann The National Highways Act, 1956 with Comments (2027) – Whitesmann

The National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), published by Whitesmann Publishing (2027 Edition), is an exhaustive, authoritative statutory reference manual governing national highways, infrastructure development, land acquisition, toll collection, and tribunal procedures in India.

Thoroughly updated to incorporate the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (dt. April 8, 2026), NHAI legislation, national highway rules, toll fee determination rules, and land acquisition deposit regulations, this volume features expert introductions, short notes, comments, and landmark judgments. It serves as an indispensable desk reference for infrastructure lawyers, corporate legal advisors, highway authorities, and litigators.

KEY FEATURES

• Publisher: Whitesmann Publishing (Delhi - India)

• Edition / Year: 2027 Edition

• Core Enactment: The National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956)

• Price: ₹290.00

• Special Highlights: Includes introduction, short notes/comments, and landmark judgments

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

• Principal Acts & Amendments: Complete text of the National Highways Act, 1956, National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988, Central Road and Infrastructure Fund Act, 2000, and Jan Vishwas Amendment Act 2026.

• Traffic & Property Control: The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002 and rules regarding entry to premises and temporary bridges.

• Fee & Toll Regulations: The National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008 (as amended by 2026 rules), fee collection rules, and rate rules.

• Tribunal & Acquisition Procedures: National Highways Tribunal procedure rules, presiding officer provisions, financial powers, and rules on depositing funds for land acquisition.

WHO SHOULD BUY

• Infrastructure & Highway Lawyers: Advising clients on national highway development, toll disputes, and land acquisition proceedings.

• Corporate Legal Counsel & Concessionaires: Managing BOT/HAM highway projects, toll plaza operations, and statutory compliance.

• NHAI & Government Officials: Enforcing highway traffic controls, land regulations, and fee determinations.

• Arbitrators & Judicial Officers: Adjudicating highway disputes and interpreting national infrastructure laws.

WHY THIS BOOK 

• Up-to-Date 2027 Compendium: Integrates recent 2026 Jan Vishwas amendments and fourth amendment fee rules in a single volume.

• Comprehensive Allied Legislation: Combines the principal Act with NHAI, infrastructure fund, and tribunal rules.

• Trusted Whitesmann Standard: Tailored specifically for rigorous professional legal practice and highway infrastructure consultancy.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Title: The National Highways Act, 1956

• Publisher: Whitesmann Publishing

• Edition: 2027 Edition

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback / Softcover

BENEFITS

• Streamlines compliance and legal navigation of national highway construction, toll collection, and land acquisition frameworks.

• Clarifies tribunal procedures, officer powers, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

• Saves extensive research time by consolidating multiple allied acts, central road fund rules, and toll fee notifications into one book.

CALL TO ACTION

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