THE TOLLS ON ROADS AND BRIDGES ACT, 1875
THE TOLLS ON ROADS AND BRIDGES ACT, 1875
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This Act governs the collection of fees, or tolls, on public roads and bridges funded by the government. It authorizes provincial authorities to set these rates and manage the collection process, holding collectors responsible for the funds. The law establishes strict procedures for enforcing payment, including the seizure and potential sale of vehicles or goods if tolls are not paid. It also mandates that police assist in collection and prohibits unauthorized individuals from demanding money. Additionally, the Act allows the government to grant exemptions and requires toll rates to be clearly displayed at collection points.
- 1. Repeal of Act VII of 1851
- 2. Repeal of Act VIII of 1851
- 3. Rates of tolls to be levied. "Persons" defined.
- 4. Procedure in case of non-payment of tolls.
- 5. Exemptions from toll. Provincial Government may grant other exemptions.
- 6. Police-officers bound to assist toll-collectors.
- 7. Penalty on unauthorised person demanding tolls and for illegal demand.
- 8. Table of tolls to be put up at gate or station.
- 9. Collectors of tolls may compound for tolls.
- 10. Power of Provincial Government to lease the levy of tolls.
- 11. Acts of lessee or his agent.
- 12. Application of tolls
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