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Section 18 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950

General duty of Corporation.

It shall be the general duty of a Corporation so to exercise its powers as progressively to provide or secure or promote the provision of, an efficient, adequate, economical and properly co-ordinated system of road transport services in the 1[Union territory of Delhi or part thereof] for which it is established and in any extended area: Provided that nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing on a Corporation, either directly or indirectly, any form of duty or liability enforceable by proceedings before any Court or Tribunal to which it would not otherwise be subject.

Summary

The Corporation has a general duty to provide an efficient and economical transport system.
The services provided must be adequate to meet the needs of the public.
It is responsible for ensuring that different road transport services are properly coordinated.
These duties extend to the specific areas for which it was established and any expansion areas.
This section is a statement of purpose and does not create a specific legal liability that can be sued over in court.
The goal is to progressively improve transport for the public, trade, and industry.

Practical examples

1The City Transport Corporation notices that the industrial zone has doubled in size but bus routes haven't changed. To fulfill their duty, they plan a new "Express Line" to ensure the system remains adequate and efficient for the factory workers.

2A citizen tries to sue the Corporation because a bus was five minutes late, citing their "duty" to be efficient. Under this law, the court dismisses the case because Section 18 does not give individuals a right to sue for general service improvements.

FAQ

1. Does Section 18 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, allow me to sue for damages if a bus is late?

No, Section 18 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, includes a proviso stating it does not impose any duty or liability enforceable in court that the Corporation wouldn't otherwise have.

2. What are the four main standards for service mentioned in Section 18 of the Road Transport Corporations Act?

Under Section 18 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, the service must be efficient, adequate, economical, and properly coordinated.

3. Does the general duty in Section 18 of the Road Transport Corporations Act apply to areas outside the main city?

Yes, Section 18 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, states the duty applies to the area for which it is established and any extended area.

Test yourself

1.Under Section 18 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, which of the following is NOT a listed goal of the Corporation?

2.According to the proviso in Section 18 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, can a person sue the Corporation for failing to be "economical"?

3.Under Section 18 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, where must the transport services be provided?

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