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The Indian Tolls Act, 1851

Central

An Act for enabling Government to levy Tolls on Public Roads and Bridges.

Act number
8 of 1851
Ministry
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Enacted
4 Jun 1851
In force from
4 Jun 1851

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

9 sections

  1. Section 1[Repealed.].
  2. Section 1AExtent.
  3. Section 2Power to cause levy of tolls on roads and bridges within certain rates, and to appoint collectors.
  4. Section 3Their powers for recovery of toll.
  5. Section 4Exemptions from payment of toll.
  6. Section 5Assistance of collectors by Police-officers.
  7. Section 6Penalty for offences under Act. Compensation to person aggrieved. Saving of his right to sue.
  8. Section 7Exhibition of table of tolls, and statement of penalties.
  9. Section 8Application of proceeds of tolls.