Section 32: Power of the Central Government to supersede the Authority

Q: What does Section 32 of The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (NHAI Act) deal with?

Section 32 NHAI Act pertains to "Power of the Central Government to supersede the Authority". It is part of the The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 32 of The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (NHAI Act) governs power of the Central Government to supersede the Authority. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 32 NHAI Act still in force?

Yes, Section 32 of the The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 32 NHAI Act?

धारा 32 NHAI Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 32 of the The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988. Section 32 of The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (NHAI Act) governs power of the Central Government to supersede the Authority. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 32 NHAI Act?

Dhara 32 NHAI Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 32 of the The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 32 of The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (NHAI Act) governs power of the Central Government to supersede the Authority. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 32 of The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988?

Cite as: "Section 32, The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (NHAI Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988, § 32 (India).

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(1)

If, at any time, the Central Government is of opinion

(a) that on account of a grave emergency the Authority is unable to discharge the functions and duties imposed on it by or under the provisions of this Act; or

(b) that the Authority has persistently made default in complying with any direction issued by the Central Government under this Act or in the discharge of the functions and duties imposed on it by or under the provisions of this Act; or

(c) that circumstance sexist which render it necessary in the public interest so to do,

(2)

Upon the publication of a notification under sub-section(1) superseding the Authority,

(a) all the members shall, as from the date of supersession, vacate their offices as such;

(b) all the powers, functions and duties which may, or under the provisions of this Act, be exercised or discharged by or on behalf of the Authority, shall, until the Authority is reconstituted under sub-section (3), be exercised and discharged by such person or persons as the Central Government may direct;

(c) all property owned or controlled by the Authority shall, until the Authority is reconstituted under sub-section (3), vest in the Central Government.

(3)

On the expiration of the period of supersession specified in the notification issued under sub-section (1), the Central Government may

(a) extend the period of supersession for such further term, not exceeding one year, as it may consider necessary; or

(b) reconstitute the Authority by fresh appointment and in such a case, any person who vacated office under clause (a) of sub-section (2) shall not be deemed disqualified for appointment:

(4)

The Central Government shall cause a notification issued under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3) and a full report of any action taken under this section and the circumstances leading to such action to be laid before both Houses of Parliament as soon as may be.