Bare Act
The Shimla Road Users and Pedestrians (Public Safety and Convenience) Act, 2007
Criminal200724 sections
This Act governs traffic rules specifically within the municipal limits of Shimla Town, focusing on public safety and convenience. It designates certain roads, including the Mall Road and Core Mall Road, as sealed or restricted, effectively banning most motorized vehicles from these areas. The legislation permits only specific vehicles, such as official and security cars for high-ranking officials, public utility vehicles like ambulances and fire trucks, and essential service vehicles to operate on these roads. By regulating vehicle access, the law aims to create a safer and more convenient environment for pedestrians and residents in the historic hill station.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Restrictions on the use of vehicles on sealed and restricted roads.
- 4. Issue of Passes.
- 5. Exemption in certain cases.
- 6. Application for grant and renewal of a pass for sealed road and procedure.
- 7. Application for grant and renewal of a pass for restricted roads and procedure.
- 8. Grant of temporary passes in certain circumstances.
- 9. Grant of tourist pass.
- 10. General conditions.
- 11. Enforcement of provisions of this Act.
- 12. Penalties.
- 13. Summary disposal of cases.
- 14. Cancellation of passes.
- 15. Appeal.
- 16. Utilization of the proceeds of the fee and fines.
- 17. Power to amend Schedules.
- 18. Powers to relax.
- 19. Bar of jurisdiction.
- 20. Removal of difficulties.
- 21. Power to make rules.
- 22. Application of other laws not barred.
- 23. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 24. Repeal and savings.
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