Power of Provincial Government to lease the levy of tolls

It shall be lawful for the Provincial Government to lease the levy of tolls at such rates not exceeding the rates mentioned in the Schedule annexed to this Act upon any public road or bridge by public auction or private contract from year to year or for a longer period not exceeding seven years on such terms and conditions as the Provincial Government may deem desirable: Provided that the lessee shall give security for the due fulfillment of such conditions, and that all sums payable under the terms and conditions of the lease shall be recoverable as a demand for the land-revenue under the law for the time being in force so far as applicable.