The ORISSA REQUISITIONING OF OMNIBUSES ACT, 1984
odisha · 1984
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- S. 1Published vide Orissa Gazette Extraordinary No
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the ORISSA REQUISITIONING OF OMNIBUSES ACT, 1984, including "competent authority," "Corporation," "Government," "Omnibus," and "owner."
- S. 3Section 3 allows the competent authority to requisition omnibuses for improved transport services or emergencies.
- S. 4Section 4 allows the competent authority to release and return requisitioned omnibuses, specifying conditions for return and discharge of liability.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates payment to omnibus owners for requisitioned vehicles based on local hire rates, with a grievance resolution process for disputes.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates timely payment to omnibus owners for requisitioning, with interest for delays.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the competent authority to mandate omnibus owners to pay dues, with the Corporation recovering unpaid dues from owner payments if necessary.
- S. 8Section 8 allows a competent authority to requisition omnibuses and require related information or restrict their disposal.
- S. 9Section 9 imposes imprisonment up to one year or fine up to 1,000 rupees for violating orders under Sections 3 or 8.
- S. 10Section 10 delegates the government's requisitioning powers to specified officers as directed.
- S. 11Section 11 protects individuals and the government from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 12The State Government by notification in the Official Gazette may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 13(1) The Orissa Requisitioning of Omnibuses Ordinance, 1983 is hereby repealed