The Aerial Ropeways Act, 2022
assam · 2022
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Assam Aerial Ropeways Act, 2027
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Aerial Ropeways Act, 2022, including "aerial ropeway," "Inspector," and "Regulation."
- S. 3Section 3 outlines the duties of the Government and Inspectors to advise, inspect, and regulate aerial ropeways for safety and proper operation.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the required details and fees for applications to construct aerial ropeways under the Aerial Ropeways Act, 2022.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the government to publish draft orders for aerial ropeway construction, considering objections, and requires necessary clearances.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates promoters to submit financial and operational reports to the government and prohibits permanent tree damage or traffic obstruction during aerial ropeway operations.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the rules and conditions for aerial ropeway construction, operation, and government takeover.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines conditions for aerial ropeway promoter's powers, government approval for opening, and expert committee inspections.
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- S. 16Section 16 authorizes promoters to construct and maintain aerial ropeways, including necessary infrastructure, with certain landowner objections overridden by a Deputy Commissioner's order.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines compensation and entry protocols for aerial ropeway promoters and the removal of interfering trees.
- S. 20The promoter can set passenger and goods carriage rates for aerial ropeways, subject to maximum prescribed rates and Expert Committee approval.
- S. 21Section 21 sets maximum fare rates for aerial ropeways and mandates a 90-day decision period on fare applications.
- S. 22Section 22 prohibits promoters from giving undue preference or disadvantage to any person or type of traffic in aerial ropeways.
- S. 23Section 23 mandates prompt reporting of accidents in aerial ropeways to government and local authorities, and to nearby dispensaries if injuries or fatalities occur.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates that if the government spends on a rescue operation, the promoter must repay it, with unpaid amounts treated as land revenue arrears.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates insurance for aerial ropeway accidents and allows suspension by Deputy Commissioner during disasters.
- S. 27Section 27 allows the government to terminate a promoter's rights if an aerial ropeway is discontinued without sufficient reason, and to remove it if unpaid.
- S. 30promoter to sell when option to purchsse niot exercised and drderrevoked by consent
- S. 32Section 32 mandates promoters to create bye-laws regulating aerial ropeway operations, including speed, dangerous goods, passenger limits, and staff qualifications.
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- S. 41Section 41 penalizes various violations related to aerial ropeways, including non-compliance, obstruction, and interference.
- S. 42Section 42 allows arrest for endangering safety on aerial ropeways under certain sections.