Section 3

Power to refuse license.

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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    The Magistrate or 1*** Commissioner of Police to whom the application for a license of a stage-carriage is made may refuse to license the same, if he shall be of opinion that such stage-carriage is unserviceable or is unsafe or unfit for public accommodation or use.
     Particulars of license.--If a Magistrate or 1*** Commissioner of Police as aforesaid shall grant a license, the license shall set forth the number thereof, the name and residence of the proprietor of the stage-carriage, the place at which his head office is held, the largest number of passengers and the greatest weight of luggage to be carried in or on such carriage, the number of horses by which such carriage is to be drawn, and the name of the place at which such carriage is licensed.

Notes

1. The word Chief rep. by Act 10 of 1914, s. 3 and the Second Schedule.

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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