Central Act
The Carriage by Road Act, 2007
An Act to provide for the regulation of common carriers, limiting their liability and declaration of value of goods delivered to them to determine their liability for loss of, or damage to, such goods occasioned by the negligence or criminal acts of themselves, their servants or agents and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 41 of 2007 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2007-09-29 |
| In force from | 2010-07-20 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways |
| Sections | 22 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- The Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002
- The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
- The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988
- The Delhi Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1962
- The National Highways Act, 1956
- The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950
- The Indian Tolls Act, 1864
- The Stage-Carriages Act, 1861
Questions this page answers
When did the The Carriage by Road Act, 2007 come into force?
It came into force on 2010-07-20, having been enacted on 2007-09-29.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
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