Bare Act
The Indian Toll
Tax200214 sections
This Act regulates the collection of fees, known as tolls, on roads and bridges built or repaired by the government in the state of Jharkhand. It authorizes the government to set toll rates and manage the collection process, treating the money as public revenue. The law outlines strict penalties for those who fail to pay, including the seizure and potential sale of vehicles or goods to cover the debt. It also provides exemptions for government officials and stores while prohibiting unauthorized or extortionate toll collection by private individuals, ensuring fair use of public infrastructure.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Government may cause rates of toll to be levied
- 3. Provision for non-payment of toll
- 4. Exemption from payment of tolls
- 5. Assistance to toll collectors
- 6. Penalty for illicit toll collection
- 7. A table of the tolls authorized to be taken at any toll-gate or station shall be put up in a conspicuous place near
- 8. The tolls levied under this Act shall be deemed public revenue.
- 10. Collection of tolls by lessee
- 11. Composition with toll payer
- 12. Penalty for refusal to pay toll
- 13. Delegation of powers and duties of Government
- 14. Power to make rules
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