Control of National Highways (Land & Traffic) Act, 2002 see National Highways Act

This practical edition compiles the Control of National Highways (Land & Traffic) Act, 2002 and associated rules into a single, carefully edited volume to support legal, planning and administrative work relating to national highways. The Act regulates control and use of land adjoining national highways, prescribes permissions for openings and access, governs placement of structures, and sets out powers to manage traffic and impose penalties for contraventions. Section-wise presentation is accompanied by concise marginal notes, cross-references to the National Highways Act and related statutes, and an indexed table of contents for quick navigation. Useful features include standard application and permission forms, checklist for compliance and a practitioner’s guide to typical administrative procedures encountered by National Highways Authorities, municipal bodies and litigators. Highway engineers, municipal planners, legal advisors, enforcement officers and developers will find this edition invaluable for interpreting statutory controls, preparing compliance documentation, and resolving land/traffic disputes affecting national highways. Durable layout and clear typography make the volume suitable for desk, courtroom or field-office use. Updated and formatted for readability, this edition converts complex statutory controls into actionable guidance for highway governance and development.