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Section 5 of The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002

Omitted by the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 (33 of 2021), s. 24 (w.e.f. 4-4-2021).

Summary

This section originally dealt with the establishment of Tribunals for highway disputes.
It is no longer a part of the law.
It was completely removed (omitted) by the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021.
The removal officially took effect on April 4, 2021.

Practical examples

1In 2022, a lawyer drafting an appeal looks for the Highway Tribunal mentioned in older text books, but discovers they must file their case elsewhere because Section 5 was removed.

2A student reading a version of the Act printed in 2015 sees Section 5, but their professor tells them to cross it out because it was deleted in 2021.

FAQ

1. What did Section 5 used to be about?

It used to cover the establishment of special Tribunals to hear cases about highway land and traffic.

2. Why is the text missing now?

It was legally omitted by a newer law called the Tribunals Reforms Act in 2021.

3. Are there still special Highway Tribunals established under this specific section?

No, because the section creating them was removed, those specific provisions no longer exist under this law.

Test yourself

Q1.What is the current status of Section 5 in The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002?

Q2.According to the text, which law was responsible for omitting Section 5 of The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002?

Q3.On what date did the omission of Section 5 of The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002 take effect?

Q4.Before it was omitted, what topic did Section 5 of The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002 cover?

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