THE KERALA ROAD FUND ACT, 200 l
The Kerala Road Fund Act, 2001
The Kerala Road Fund Act, 2001 establishes a dedicated fund and administrative board to finance, construct, maintain, and manage transport infrastructure across Kerala, including roads, bridges, and tunnels. It applies to state government agencies, private infrastructure concessionaires, and members of the public using these facilities. The Act empowers the government and authorized bodies to enter into concession agreements, levy and collect user fees, and enforce traffic regulations on specified projects. By creating a sustainable financial framework derived from taxes, tolls, and private investments, the law aims to modernize transport infrastructure, improve road safety, and accelerate state development.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Constitution and composition of the Kerala Road Fund Board.
- 4. Powers and functions of the Board.
- 5. Powers and functions of the Executive Committee.
- 6. Establishment of Fund.
- 7. Accounts and Audit.
- 8. Power of Government agencies and statutory bodies to enter into concession agreements.
- 9. Approval of Transport Facility Projects.
- 10. Assistance by Government, etc.
- 11. Financial security for operation and maintenance of transport facility.
- 12. Transfer of certain rights.
- 13. Termination of concession agreement.
- 14. Collection of user fee.
- 15. Exemption.
- 16. Assistance by Police Officers.
- 17. Power to offer discount on user fees.
- 18. Penalties.
- 19. Exhibition of table of user fees and statement of penalties.
- 20. Bar to proceedings.
- 21. Protection of acts done in good faith.
- 22. Bar of jurisdiction of Civil Courts.
- 23. Removal of difficulties.
- 24. Special provisions regarding certain bridges.
- 25. Power to make rules
- 26. Power to make regulations
- 27. Annual report
- 28. Acts and proceedings of Board presumed to be valid
- 29. Amendment of Act 6 of 2000
- 30. Repeal and saving
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