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The Punjab Aerial Ropeways Act, 1926

The Punjab Aerial Ropeways Act, 1926

General192637 sections

This law provides a framework for constructing, operating, and maintaining aerial ropeway systems used to transport passengers, animals, and goods. It applies to public authorities, private companies, and individuals seeking to establish ropeway projects, as well as property owners affected by their construction and members of the public using these services. The legislation matters because it establishes safety standards through mandatory inspections, sets guidelines for fair pricing, and outlines legal procedures for acquiring land and compensating property owners. Additionally, it imposes strict penalties for obstructing operations or endangering public safety, ensuring safe and regulated aerial transport infrastructure.

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  1. 1. Short title and extent.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Application for concession.
  4. 4. Contents of application.
  5. 5. Preliminary investigations.
  6. 6. Publication of proposed orders authorising construction and contents of such orders.
  7. 7. Final order.
  8. 8. Cessation of powers given by an order.
  9. 9. Further order.
  10. 10. Inspection of aerial ropeways before opening.
  11. 11. Appointment of Inspectors.
  12. 12. Powers of Inspector.
  13. 13. Facilities to be afforded to Inspector.
  14. 14. Authority of promoter to execute all necessary works.
  15. 15. Temporary entry up on land for repairing or preventing accident.
  16. 16. Removal of obstructions.
  17. 17. Orders of Collector subject to revision by Central Government.
  18. 18. Promoter may fix rates.
  19. 19. Duty of promoter to work aerial ropeway without partiality.
  20. 20. Reporting of accidents.
  21. 21. Power to close and reopen aerial ropeways.
  22. 22. Cessation of powers of promoter on discontinuance of aerial ropeway.
  23. 23. Power of Central Government to remove aerial ropeway on cessation of promoter's powers.
  24. 24. Purchase of aerial ropeways
  25. 25. Power of promoter to dispose of undertaking if purchase not exercised
  26. 26. Proceedings in case of insolvency of promoter
  27. 27. Power of promoter to make by-laws
  28. 28. Returns
  29. 29. Protection of public roads, etc.
  30. 30. Acquisition of land on behalf of a promoter
  31. 31. Notification of claims to refunds and to compensation for losses
  32. 32. Power of Central Government to make rules
  33. 33. Failure of promoter to comply with Act
  34. 34. Willfully obstructing promoter's servants in discharge of duty
  35. 35. Unlawfully interfering with aerial ropeway
  36. 36. Punishment for attempting to endanger safety of persons being upon aerial ropeways
  37. 37. Arrest for offences and procedure thereupon

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