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THE LEVY OF TOLLS ACT, 1995 ( 1938 A. D. )

Jammu and Kashmir

Whereas it is expedient to consolidate in one Act the provisions for levy of tolls upon public roads and bridges in 1the 2Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in respect of men, animals, vehicles, machinery, commodities and goods in any form whatsoever ; It is hereby enacted as follows :—

Act number
8 of 1995
Department
Revenue
Enacted
1 Jun 1995
In force from
20 Sep 1995

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23 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and com-mencement.
  2. Section 2Classes and powers of Toll Officers.
  3. Section 3Rate of tolls to be levied.
  4. Section 4Toll-gates or stations.
  5. Section 4-AAssessment of vehicles, goods, or animals etc.
  6. Section 5Exemption from tolls.
  7. Section 5-ARecovery and refund of toll short levied or erroneously paid etc.
  8. Section 6Procedure in case of non- payment of tolls.
  9. Section 6-ARecovery of Toll dues as arrears of land revenue.
  10. Section 6-BLevy of interest on delayed payment of Toll.
  11. Section 7Police officers bound to assist Toll Officers.
  12. Section 8Offences.
  13. Section 9Obstruction to Toll Officers
  14. Section 10Connivance at fraud or breach of duty by Toll Officers.
  15. Section 11For offences not otherwise provided for.
  16. Section 12Penalty on un-authorised person demanding tolls and for illegal demand.
  17. Section 13Offences by whom punishable.
  18. Section 14Appeal.
  19. Section 15Deposit pending appeal.
  20. Section 16No compensation for loss or injury except on proof of neglect or wilful act.
  21. Section 16-ARemission or reduction of interest.
  22. Section 17Power to make rules.
  23. Section 18Repeal.