This edition of The National Highways Act, 1956 (Act 48 of 1956), updated through 2026 with the Schedule of the Act revised up to 9-10-2025, provides a complete and authoritative compilation of the law governing the development, maintenance, and regulation of national highways in India. It includes all relevant allied rules, notifications, and connected enactments essential for comprehensive understanding and practical application. The volume incorporates: The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988; The National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008; The National Highways Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2003; The Central Road and Infrastructure Fund Act, 2000; The National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002; The Highways Administration Rules, 2003; and The National Highways (Manner of Depositing the Amount by the Central Government) Rules, 2019, among others. Presented as a Bare Act with short comments, this edition ensures precision, clarity, and ease of reference for legal practitioners, government officers, infrastructure developers, and students of law and public administration. Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., this 2026 edition offers a reliable statutory resource fully aligned with current legislative and regulatory frameworks.