Inspection of a ropeway before opening

(1) No ropeway shall be opened for any kind of traffic until the Licensing Authority has, by order. sanctioned the opening thereof for that purpose. The sanction of the Licensing Authority under this section shall not be given until the Chief Inspector has reported in writing to the Licensing Authority ,- (a) That he has made a careful inspection of the ropeway and appurtenances. (b) That the moving and fixed dimensions and such other conditions as may be prescribed have been complied with. (c) That the ropeway is sufficiently equipped for the traffic for which it is intended, that due compliance of the rules and conditions of licence has been made. (e) That in his opinion sufficient measures have been taken to prevent and control the pollution caused or likely to be caused by the working of the ropeway. (f) That in his opinion the ropeway is fit for traffic and can be used without danger to those using it, or to the persons employed thereon, or to the general public. (2) The provisions of sub-section (1), shall extend to the opening of additional sections of the ropeway, to deviation lines, and to any alteration or reconstruction materially affecting the structural character of any work to which the provisions of sub-section (1), apply or are extended by this sub-section. The said provisions shall also extend to the continuance of the ropeways referred to in sub-section (2) of section 6. he shall, without prejudice to the enforcement of specific performance of the requirements of this Act, or of any other remedy which may be obtained against him, be punishable with fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000, and in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine which may extend to Rs. 2,000 for every day after the date of the first conviction during which the offender is proved to have persisted in the offence.