Any person wrongfully occupying any land,—
(a) which is a part of a highway, and
(b) the occupation of which contravenes any of the provisions of this Act and the said provisions do not provide for the eviction of such person, shall be summarily evicted by the Collector and such eviction shall be made in the following manner, namely:—
(i) by serving a notice on the person or persons in possession requiring them within such time as may appear reasonable after receipt of the said notice to vacate the land, and
(ii) if such notice is not obeyed, by removing or deputing a subordinate to remove any person who may refuse to vacate the same; and
(iii) if the Officer removing any such person shall be resisted or obstructed by any person, the Collector shall hold a summary inquiry into the facts of the case, and if satisfied that the resistance or obstruction still continues, may, without Manual of Goa Laws (Vol. II) – 518 – Highways Act prejudice to any proceedings to which such person may be triable under any law for the time being in force for the punishment of such resistance or obstruction, issue a warrant for the arrest of the said person, and on his appearance send him with a warrant for imprisonment in the civil jail of the district for such period not exceeding thirty days, as may be necessary to prevent the continuance of such obstruction or resistance.