The ORISSA REQUISITIONING OF GOODS VEHICLES ACT, 1986
odisha · 1986
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Orissa Requisitioning of Goods Vehicles Act, 1986
- S. 2This section defines key terms used in the Orissa Requisitioning of Goods Vehicles Act, 1986, including "Government," "Goods Vehicle," and "Owner."
- S. 3Section 3 empowers the Collector to requisition goods vehicles for better transport service or emergencies, and to transfer possession to the Food and Civil Supplies Department.
- S. 4Section 4 allows the Collector to release and return requisitioned vehicles, specifying the return conditions and procedures.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates compensation for requisitioned goods vehicles based on local hire rates, with a grievance resolution process.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates payment to vehicle owners for requisitioning, with interest for late payments.
- S. 7Payment of dues
- S. 8Section 8 allows the Collector to restrict a vehicle owner from moving or selling the vehicle without permission.
- S. 9Section 9 imposes a fine of up to five thousand rupees for violating requisitioning orders under sections 3 or 8.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the government to delegate requisitioning powers to specified officers under given conditions.
- S. 11Section 11 protects individuals and the government from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 12The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 13(1) The Orissa Requisitioning of Goods Vehicles Ordinance, 1985 is hereby repealed