The Tamil Nadu State Carriages and Contract Carriages (Acquisition) Act, 1973
tamil-nadu · 1973
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- S. 1Section 1 determines acquisition costs and payment percentages for government-acquired stage or contract carriages based on their registration period.
- S. 2Section 2 outlines the policy and process for acquiring stage carriages in Tamil Nadu over five years, starting with districts with fewer carriages.
- S. 3Section 3 defines key terms used in the Tamil Nadu State Carriages and Contract Carriages (Acquisition) Act, 1973.
- S. 4Section 4 vests government ownership of stage and contract carriages and related assets, freeing them from prior encumbrances.
- S. 5(1) Every stage carriage operator or the contract Duty of ~1
- S. 6Technical staff including 2
- S. 7Section 7 specifies permit acquisition fees, setting a minimum compensation of ₹400 for carriage permits.
- S. 8Section 8 allows interested parties to submit claims for amounts determined under Section 6 to an authorized officer for government payment.
- S. 9Section 9 ensures debts and charges on acquired property transfer to the substituted amount.
- S. 10Section 10 allows employees to claim unpaid salaries and benefits from employers and mandates payment for such dues from stage or contract carriage operators after property acquisition.
- S. 11Section 11 details the payment methods for acquiring carriages under the Tamil Nadu State Carriages and Contract Carriages (Acquisition) Act, 1973.
- S. 12Section 12 allows aggrieved parties to appeal an award to the High Court within 30 days, with possible extension if a valid reason is provided.
- S. 13Section 13 grants arbitrators and officers under the Act powers similar to a civil court for evidence gathering and witness examination.
- S. 14Section 14 prohibits applications for new or renewal permits for carriages after January 14, 1973, except for government-owned corporations.
- S. 15No person shall on or after the 14th January 1973 stage carricg
- S. 16Section 16 allows stage and contract carriage operators to get temporary permits for four months to operate until their vehicles are acquired by the government.
- S. 17Section 17 voids transfers of carriages if done against section 15.
- S. 18Section 18 authorizes the government to appoint administrators to oversee the acquisition process and perform assigned duties.
- S. 19Section 19 authorizes the government to appoint authorized officers to resolve disputes about carriage services and allows appeals against their decisions.
- S. 20Section 20 transfers acquired property to a government-owned corporation and regulates permit transfers and employee status for existing staff.
- S. 21Section 21 grants exclusive permit rights for running acquired stage or contract carriages to the State Transport Department.
- S. 22Section 22 allows the corporation or State Transport Department to transfer stage carriage property without following Motor Vehicles Act ownership transfer rules.
- S. 23The Government may with a view to carrying Power toobtain out the purposes of this Act by order require
- S. 24Any officer empowered in this behalf by the power to enter Government by general or special order, may enter and in+;pe
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the methods for serving orders and notices under the Act, including publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette and specific service methods for different entities.
- S. 26Section 26 exempts certain government-owned or controlled carriages from the Act's provisions.
- S. 27Section 27 protects individuals and government entities from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 28Section 28 prohibits civil courts from having jurisdiction over matters this Act assigns to government authorities or arbitrators.
- S. 29Whoever contravenes any provision of this Act Penalty for or any rule or order made or direction given under this offen
- S. 30Section 30 deems certain officers under the Act as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 31Section 31 overrides conflicting provisions in other laws regarding carriages and contract carriages under this Act.
- S. 32(1) The Government may make rules for carrying
- S. 33Repeals the Tamil Nadu Stage Carriages and Contract Carriages (Acquisition) Ordinance, 1973.
- S. 1973Section 1973 of the Tamil Nadu State Carriages and Contract Carriages (Acquisition) Act, 1973 validates actions taken under previous ordinances as if done under this Act.