Exemptions

Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to,- (a) any stage carriage or contract carriage owned, held or operated by,- (i) the Central Government ; (ii) any State Government ; (iii) any company, or other authority owed or contolled by the Central Government or any State Government ; or (iv) any such institution as may be approved by the Government in this behalf; or (b) any stage carriage for which permit is issued by any officer or authority situate outside the State of Tamil Nadu and who or which is not under the control of the Government.