The Carriage by Road Act, 2007

The Carriage by Road Act, 2007

ACT NO. 41 OF 2007

PREAMBLE

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.

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

  1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Definitions.
  3. Persons not to engage in business of common carrier without registration.
  4. Application for grant or renewal of registration.
  5. Suspension or cancellation of registration.
  6. Appeal.
  7. Submission of annual return.
  8. Goods forwarding note.
  9. Goods receipt.
  10. Liability of common carrier.
  11. Rates of charge to be fixed by common carrier for carriage of consignment at a higher risk rate.
  12. Conditions limiting exonerating the liability of the common carrier.
  13. Provision for carriage of goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life.
  14. Power of Central Government to prohibit carriage of certain class of goods.
  15. Right of common carrier in case of consignee’s default.
  16. Notice for institution of a suit.
  17. General responsibility of common carrier.
  18. Punishment for contravention in relation to non-registration, carrying goods of dangerous or
    hazardous nature, or prohibited goods.
  19. Composition of offences.
  20. Power to make rules.
  21. Power to remove difficulties.
  22. Repeal and saving.

The Carriage by Road Act, 2007