Definitions

In this Act unless the context otherwise requires-

1. (a) "express highway" means any road declared to be an express highway in accordance with the provisions of section 3 and includes-
   • (i) any land acquired or demarcated with a view to constructing an express highway along it;
   • (ii) the slopes, berms, borrow-pits, foot-paths, pavements and side and catch and boundary drains attached to such road;
   • (iii) all bridges, culverts, causeways, carriageways or other structures built on or across such roads; and
   • (iv) the trees, fences and posts and boundary, furlong and mile stones and other highway accessories and materials stacked on the road; and
2. (b) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.