Section 9, National Highways Act, 1956 [S1D-8K3]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 4 April 1956.
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The State Transport Authority may, by order in writing, direct any transport operator to take such measures in relation to the carriage of goods by road as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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Notification S.O. 2594(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 3rd October, 2012 declaring land required for a national highway [N1A-46X], 3 October 2012, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 651(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 11th September, 2007 declaring land required for a national highway [N15-BTE], 11 September 2007, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 40(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 3rd December, 2011 declaring land required for a national highway [N13-K33], 3 December 2011, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 2099(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 5th November, 2007 declaring land required for a national highway [N13-878], 5 November 2007, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 2561(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 4th March, 2013 declaring land required for a national highway [N13-PHP], 4 March 2013, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 398(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 24th February, 2023 declaring land required for a national highway [N14-QJ9], 24 February 2023, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 898(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 4th September, 2016 declaring land required for a national highway [N14-0E2], 4 September 2016, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 724(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 15th June, 2025 declaring land required for a national highway [N15-1XD], 15 June 2025, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 3520(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 14th December, 2018 declaring land required for a national highway [N18-521], 14 December 2018, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 1895(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 5th June, 2007 declaring land required for a national highway [N16-FNR], 5 June 2007, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 4475(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 5th February, 2017 declaring land required for a national highway [N19-6AN], 5 February 2017, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 1437(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 6th January, 2025 declaring land required for a national highway [N1D-0HV], 6 January 2025, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 3494(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 18th May, 2017 declaring land required for a national highway [N1B-EYD], 18 May 2017, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 3744(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 20th December, 2012 declaring land required for a national highway [N1D-FTM], 20 December 2012, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 3595(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 23rd May, 2024 declaring land required for a national highway [N1H-G1F], 23 May 2024, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 3284(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 15th January, 2022 declaring land required for a national highway [N1F-2VQ], 15 January 2022, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
Notification S.O. 845(E) of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI dated 1st March, 2011 declaring land required for a national highway [N1F-NS5], 1 March 2011, in force. Recital: "Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule for building, maintenance, management and operation of a national highway; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in the Schedule is required for the aforesaid purpose"
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