The Punjab Cycle Rickshaws Regulation of Lenience) Act, 1976
punjab · 1976
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- S. 1(I) This Act may be called the Punjab Cycle-Rickshaws (Regu- Short title lation of Licence) Act, 1976
- S. 2Section defines terms like "cycle-rickshaw," "municipal area," and "municipal authority" for the Act's application.
- S. 3Section 3 prohibits cycle-rickshaw licences unless the owner personally drives it and revokes pre-existing licences not conforming to this Act.
- S. 4Section 4 allows municipal authorities to grant cycle-rickshaw licenses to widows, disabled persons, or institutions for non-commercial use, permitting a third party to drive.
- S. 5Section 5 penalizes operating a cycle-rickshaw without proper licenses or yellow-painted body with up to three months' imprisonment.
- S. 6Section 6 forfeits cycle-rickshaws to the State Government upon conviction of an offense or if the owner cannot be traced.
- S. 7() The State Government may by notifi cation make rules for carrv ing out the purposes of this Act