Section 4:
For carrying such property payment may be required at rates fixed by carrier.
Every
such carrier may require payment for the risk undertaken in carrying property exceeding in value one
hundred rupees and of the description aforesaid, at such rate of charge as he may fix:
Proviso.—Provided that, to entitle such carrier to payment at a rate higher than his ordinary rate of
charge, he shall have caused to be exhibited in the place where he carries on the business of receiving
property to be carried, notice of the higher rate of charge required, printed or written in English and in
the vernacular language of the country wherein he carries on such business.