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The Jammu and Kashmir State Road Safety Council Act, 2018

The Jammu and Kashmir State Road Safety Council Act, 2018

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This Act establishes the Jammu and Kashmir Road Safety Council to improve road safety across the Union territory. It creates a body corporate to advise the government on safety policies, coordinate agencies, and manage a dedicated fund for road safety projects. The legislation applies to the government, local authorities, and all agencies involved in road transport. By setting standards and funding awareness programs, the Act aims to reduce accidents and manage the financial resources needed to make roads safer for everyone using public roads in the region.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of the Sate Road Safety Council
  4. 4. Lead Agency
  5. 5. Meetings
  6. 6. Disposal of business
  7. 7. Vacancies not to invalidate the proceedings of the Council
  8. 8. Road Safety Commissioner
  9. 9. Levy and collection of cess
  10. 10. Establishment of the Fund
  11. 11. Vesting and administration of the Fund
  12. 12. Utilization of the Fund
  13. 13. Removal of causes of accidents
  14. 14. Power to order works
  15. 15. Power to recover cost
  16. 16. Amounts recoverable as arrear of land revenue
  17. 17. Delegation of powers
  18. 18. District Road Safety Committee
  19. 19. Staff
  20. 20. Expenses
  21. 21. Accounts
  22. 22. Annual report
  23. 23. Audit
  24. 24. Punishment
  25. 25. Compounding of offences
  26. 26. Offences by the Companies
  27. 27. Appeal
  28. 28. Revision
  29. 29. Members and employees of the Council to be the public servants
  30. 30. Protection of action taken in good faith
  31. 31. Cognizance of offences
  32. 32. Bar of jurisdiction of Civil Courts
  33. 33. Power to give directions
  34. 34. Power to make rules
  35. 35. Regulations
  36. 36. Power to remove difficulties
  37. 37. Repeal and savings

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