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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Carriers Act, 1865

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/50990

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Carriers Act, 1865 is Central state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

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Act Text

Preamble1 - Carrier Act, 1865
Section1 - Short Title
Section2 - Interpretation Clause
Section3 - Carriers Not to Be Liable for Loss of Certain Goods Above One Hundred Rupees in Value, Unless Delivered as Such
Section4 - For Carrying Such Property Payment May Be Required at Rates Fixed by Carrier
Section5 - The Person Entitled to Recover in Respect of Property Lost or Damaged May Also Recover Money Paid for Its Carriage
Section6 - In Respect of What Property Liability of Carrier Not Limited or Affected by Public Notice. Carriers, with Certain Exceptions, May Limit Liability by Special Contract
Section7 - Liability of Owner of Railroad or Tramroad Constructed Under Act 22 of 1863, Not Limited by Special Contract. in What Case Owner of Railroad or Tramroad Answerable for Loss or Damage
Section8 - Common Carrier Liable for Loss or Damage Caused by Neglect or Fraud of Himself or His Agent
Section9 - Plaintiffs, in Suits for Loss, Damage, or Non-delivery, Not Required to Prove Negligence or Criminal Act
Section10 - Notice of Loss or Injury to Be Given Within Six Months
Section11 - State Government to Add to the Schedule
Schedule1 - Schedule

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