Section 46 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950
Penalty for breach of rules.
The State Government may, by rule, provide that the breach of any rules made by it under section 44 1[or any regulations made by a Corporation under section 45] shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, and when the breach is a continuing one, with a further fine not exceeding twenty rupees for every day after the date of the first conviction during which the offender is proved to have persisted in the offence.
Summary
- The State Government has the power to set fines for anyone who breaks the transport rules or regulations.
- The initial fine for a violation can go as high as five hundred rupees.
- For offenses that keep happening after a person is first convicted, an additional daily fine is allowed.
- This daily fine for continuing breaches is capped at twenty rupees per day.
- This section covers breaches of Section 44 rules and Section 45 regulations alike.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the highest initial fine possible under Section 46 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950?
Under Section 46 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, the State Government can set a fine of up to five hundred rupees.
2. Can someone be fined every day under Section 46 of the 1950 Act?
Yes, if the breach is continuing after the first conviction, Section 46 of the 1950 Act allows a daily fine of up to twenty rupees.
3. Does Section 46 of the Road Transport Corporations Act cover regulations made by the corporation?
Yes, Section 46 of the Road Transport Corporations Act specifically mentions punishments for breaches of regulations made under Section 45.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 46 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, what is the maximum fine for a one-time breach of a rule?
2.According to Section 46 of the 1950 Road Transport Act, when does the daily fine for a continuing breach begin?
3.If a corporation creates a regulation under Section 45, who decides the penalty for breaking it according to Section 46 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950?
4.Under Section 46 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, what is the limit for the additional daily fine for a persistent offender?