Himachal Pradesh Aerial Ropeways Act
The Himachal Pradesh Aerial Ropeways Act, 1968
The Himachal Pradesh Aerial Ropeways Act, 1968 provides a legal framework for constructing, maintaining, operating, and regulating aerial ropeways in Himachal Pradesh. It applies to public authorities, private companies, and individuals who construct or operate ropeways for transporting passengers, animals, or goods, as well as the general public using these services. The law empowers the state government to sanction proposals, inspect safety standards, regulate fares, acquire necessary land, resolve property disputes, and take over or close unsafe operations. This legislation is vital for ensuring public safety, enabling efficient transport in mountainous terrain, and establishing clear operational rules for ropeway infrastructure.
Chapter 1 PRELIMINARY →
Chapter II PROCEDURE AND PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS →
Chapter III ORDERS AUTHORISING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AERIAL →
- 6Publication of proposed order authorising construction and contents of such order
- 7Final order
- 8Cessation of powers given by an order
- 9Further order
- 10Inspection of aerial ropeways before opening
- 11Appointment of Inspectors
- 12Powers of Inspectors
- 13Facilities to be afforded to Inspectors and Expert Committee
Chapter IV CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF AERIAL →
Chapter V WORKING OF AERIAL ROPEWAYS →
Chapter VI DISCONTINUANCE OF AERIAL ROPEWAYS →
Chapter VII PURCHASE OF AERIAL ROPEWAYS →
Chapter VIII INABILITY OR INSOLVENCY OF PROMOTER →
Chapter IX BYE-LAWS →
Chapter X SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS →
Chapter XI RULES BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT →
Chapter XII OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND ARRESTS →
- 33Failure of promoter to comply with Act
- 34Unlawfully obstructing promoter's servant in discharge of his duty
- 35Unlawfully interfering with aerial ropeways
- 36Punishments for acts or attempts tending to endanger safety or persons travelling or being upon aerial ropeways
- 37Arrest for offence against certain sections and procedure thereupon
- 38Repeal and savings
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