Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Punjab Mechanical Vehicle (PMV) Act

General199812 sections

This law establishes the legal framework for collecting tolls on bridges and roads in Punjab, specifically governing mechanical vehicles like cars and trucks. It defines the roles of authorities, concessionaires, and contractors in managing toll plazas and road projects. By regulating these fees and the agreements between the state government and private operators, the Act ensures that necessary infrastructure is built and maintained. It provides a structured system for funding road development through tolls, balancing public access with the commercial viability of private road projects.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title and commencement
  3. 2. Definitions
  4. 3. Rate of toll and its payment
  5. 4. Power to lease or authorize the collection of toll
  6. 5. Power of Fee Inspector
  7. 6. Offences and Penalties
  8. 7. Complaints
  9. 8. Appeals
  10. 9. Bar to proceedings
  11. 10. Exclusion of jurisdiction of civil court
  12. 11. Power to make rules

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