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.2007
List of Chapters & Sections
All sections
1Short title, extent and commencement2Definitions3Persons not to engage in business of common carrier without registration4Application for grant or renewal of registration5Suspension or cancellation of registration6Appeal7Submission of annual return8Goods forwarding note9Goods receipt10Liability of common carrier11Rates of charge to be fixed by common carrier for carriage of consignment at a higher risk rate12Conditions limiting exonerating the liability of the common carrier13Provision for carriage of goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life14Power of Central Government to prohibit carriage of certain class of goods15Right of common carrier in case of consignee’s default16Notice for institution of a suit17General responsibility of common carrier18Punishment for contravention in relation to non-registration, carrying goods of dangerous or hazardous nature, or prohibited goods19Composition of offences20Power to make rules21Power to remove difficulties22Repeal and saving