The Tolls on Roads and Bridges Act, 1875
The Tolls on Roads and Bridges Act, 1875
This law regulates the collection of tolls on public roads and bridges constructed or maintained with government or local funds within the region. It applies to travelers, vehicle owners, livestock handlers, toll collectors, private lessees, and local government boards. The Act empowers authorities to set maximum toll rates, lease collection rights, and seize property or animals if toll fees are unpaid. It protects the public by requiring clear rate displays at toll gates and prescribing criminal penalties for unauthorized or extortionate toll collection. Crucially, the legislation ensures that all toll revenue is dedicated directly to maintaining and building regional transportation infrastructure.
- 0. Preamble
- 2. Act XV of 1864 deemed to have been extended to Bombay Presidency from 30th July, 1864
- 3. Rates of tolls to be levied. “Persons” defined
- 4. Procedure in case of non-payment of tolls
- 5. Exemptions from toll. Provincial Government may grant other exemptions
- 6. Police-officers bound to assist toll-collectors
- 7. Penalty on unauthorised person demanding tolls, and for the illegal demand
- 8. Table of tolls to be put up at the gate or station
- 9. Collectors of tolls may compound for tolls
- 10. Power of Provincial Government to lease the levy of tolls
- 11. Acts of lessee or his agent
- 12. Application of proceeds of tolls
- Schedule. Schedule
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