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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Hackney Carriage Act, 1879

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/51676

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Hackney Carriage Act, 1879 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 - Hackney Carriage Act, 1879
Section1 - Short Title
Section2 - Interpretation Clause
Section3 - Application of Act to Municipalities
Section4 - Power to Make Rules for Cantonments [Repealed]
Section5 - Power to Extend Operation of Rules Beyond Limits of Municipality or Cantonment
Section6 - What Rules Under Section 3 May Provide for
Section7 - Penalty for Breach of Rules
Section8 - Disposal of Fees and Payment of Expenses
Section9 - Power of Magistrate to Decide Disputes Regarding Fares
Section10 - In Case of Dispute, Hirer May Require Driver to Take Him to Court

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What is the Hackney Carriage Act, 1879?

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