Section 22

Extent of Act.

The Stage-Carriages Act, 1861

  • Act 16 of 1861
  • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
About this Act

An Act for licensing and regulating Stage-Carriages.

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    1[22. Extent of Act. --This Act, as amended by subsequent Acts, extends to the whole of India except 2[the territories which, immediately before the 1st November, 1956, were comprised in Part B States]; but it shall not apply to carriages ordinarily plying for hire within the limits of any municipality or cantonment or other place in which any law for the regulation of carriages is for the time being in force. ]

Notes

1. Sections 22 and 23 added by Act 1 of 1898, s. 5. The section 22 regarding the commencement of this Act as originally passed had been rep. by Act 14 of 1870, s. 1 and the Schedule Part II.
2. Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 2) Order, 1956, for Part B States.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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