The Gujarat Motor Vehicles (Requisitioning and Control) Act, 1987
gujarat · 1987
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Gujarat Motor Vehicles (Requisitioning and Control) Act, 1987
- S. 2This section defines key terms used in the Gujarat Motor Vehicles (Requisitioning and Control) Act, 1987, including "motor vehicle," "owner," and "prescribed."
- S. 3Section 3 allows the State Government to declare a situation necessitating control for public safety, order, or relief from natural disasters.
- S. 4Section 4 allows the State Government to requisition motor vehicles and inspect premises for compliance during emergencies, except for those transporting essential commodities under federal orders.
- S. 5Section 5 allows the State Government to release requisitioned vehicles and specify new owners, discharging liability unless other legal rights exist.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the compensation for requisitioning a motor vehicle, including interest, depreciation, and loss of use.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates timely compensation for requisitioned vehicles, with interim payments and interest for delays.
- S. 8Section 8 empowers the State Government to requisition vehicles and direct owners to withhold disposal or removal of parts.
- S. 9Section 9 penalizes violations of requisitioning orders with up to six months' imprisonment, fine, or both.
- S. 10Section 10 empowers the State Government to regulate and control motor vehicles and their use during emergencies.
- S. 11Section 11 states that any order or notice under the Act is deemed served on the vehicle owner if served on the person in possession or control.
- S. 12The State Government can delegate certain powers and duties under the Act to the Collector within their jurisdiction.
- S. 13Section 13 protects individuals and the state from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 14Section 14 empowers the State Government to create rules for implementing the Act, subject to legislative review and approval.
- S. 15(1) The Gujarat Motor Vehicles (Requisitioning and Control) Ordinance, 1986 is hereby repealed
- S. 1986Repeal and savings