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1939. Objects and Reasons. - Clause 200 provides for compounding of certain offences under this Chapter by officers authorised by the State Government for such amount as may be specified by the State Government. 1) Whoever keeps a disabled vehicle on any public place, in such a manner, so as to cause impediment to the free flow of traffic, shall be liable for penalty up to fifty rupees per hour, so long as it remains in that position : Provided that the vehicle involved in accidents shall be liable for penalty only from the time of completion of inspection formalities under the law : 9[Provided further that where the vehicle is removed by a Government agency, towing charges shall be recovered from the vehicle owner or person in-charge of such vehicle.] 10[(2) Penalties or towing charges under this section shall be recovered by such officer or authority as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, authorise.] Corresponding Law- This is a new provision in the 1988 Act. Objects and Reasons- Clause 201 lays down penalty for keeping a disabled vehicle on public road causing impediment to the free flow of traffic.