The Carriage by Road Act, 2007
bihar · 2007
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- S. 1(I) This Act may be called the Carriage by Road Act, 2007
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Carriage by Road Act, 2007, including "common carrier," "consignee," "consignment," and "goods."
- S. 3Section 3 mandates that a certificate of registration is required to operate as a common carrier in Bihar post-enactment.
- S. 4Section 4 of The Carriage by Road Act, 2007 mandates common carriers to apply for registration certificates from the relevant authority.
- S. 5Section 5 allows the registering authority to revoke a common carrier's certificate for non-compliance or complaints about service issues.
- S. 6(1) Any person aggrieved by an order of the registering authority refusing to Appeal
- S. 7The State Transport Authority must annually submit a consolidated report to the Central Government on goods transported by registered carriers in the state or union territory.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates consignors to fill out a goods forwarding note with consignment details and indemnify carriers for any damages due to incorrect information.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates common carriers to issue a triplicate goods receipt upon accepting or completing loading of goods, serving as evidence of details and carrier liability.
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- S. 11Section 11 limits common carrier liability for delays to agreed freight charges, with compensation for delays beyond the agreed period.
- S. 12Section 12 holds common carriers liable for losses due to their criminal acts, exempts plaintiffs from proving negligence, and shifts scrutiny costs to consignors for undeclared prohibited or under-taxed goods.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates common carriers to follow prescribed procedures and insurance requirements for transporting dangerous goods.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the Central Government to ban certain goods from being transported by common carriers for public interest.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines procedures for unclaimed consignments, allowing carriers to sell or remove goods if not claimed within specified periods.
- S. 16Section 16 of The Carriage by Road Act, 2007 requires written notice of loss or damage to a consignment to be given to a common carrier within 180 days of booking before legal action can be taken.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines exceptions to a common carrier's liability for loss or damage of goods during transit.
- S. 18Section 18 penalizes violations of the Carriage by Road Act, 2007, with fines up to ₹10,000 for repeat offenses.
- S. 19Section 19 allows specified offenses under section 18 to be settled by the state government through a specified fine.
- S. 20(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the provisions of t
- S. 21Section 21 grants the Central Government power to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, subject to parliamentary review.
- S. 22(1) The Carriers Act, 1865, is hereby repealed
- S. 1865Section 1865 ensures actions under previous laws continue under this Act until superseded.
- S. 1897the effect of repeals