3Constitution of the Authority
(1) With effect from such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf, there shall be constituted for the purposes of this Act an Authority to be called the National Highways Authority of India.
(2) The Authority shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to contract and shall by the said name sue and be sued.
1 [(3) The Authority shall consist of--
(a) a Chairman;
(b) not more than six full-time members; and
(c) not more than six part-time members,
to be appointed by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette:
Provided that the Central Government shall, while appointing the part-time members, ensure that at least two of them are non-Government professionals having knowledge or experience in financial management, transportation planning or any other relevant discipline.]
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1. Subs. by Act 19 of 2013, s. 2, for sub-section 3 (w.e.f. 10-9-2013).
- 3 Constitution of the Authority
- 4 Term of office and conditions of service of members
- 5 Disqualifications for appointment as member
- 6 Eligibility of member for reappointment
- 7 Meetings
- 8 Vacancy in the Authority not to invalidate proceedings
- 9 Appointment of officers, consultants and other employees of the Authority
- 10 Authority to act on business principles