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Section 48 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950

Transitional provision relating to Bombay State Road Transport Corporation.

1[48. Transitional provision relating to Bombay State Road Transport Corporation.-- Notwithstanding anything contained in section 47A, it shall be lawful for the Government of the State of Bombay to frame a scheme under sub-section (1) thereof and forward the same to the Central Government before the 1st day of May, 1960, and in such a case, the power conferred on the Central Government to make an order under sub-section (2) thereof may be exercised before that day but no order so made shall take effect till that day.]

Summary

This is a temporary rule specifically for the transport body in the State of Bombay.
It allowed the Bombay government to send a reorganization plan to the Central Government before a specific date in 1960.
The Central Government was allowed to make its decision on the plan before that date.
Even if the decision was made early, the law says the order could not actually start working until May 1, 1960.

Practical examples

1In April 1960, a clerk in the Bombay transport office prepares a document for the Central Government to review before the May deadline.

2On April 15, 1960, the Central Government signs an order about the Bombay buses, but the buses continue running under the old rules until May 1.

FAQ

1. What is the deadline mentioned in Section 48 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950?

Section 48 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, sets a deadline of the 1st day of May, 1960, for the scheme to be forwarded and for the order to take effect.

2. Which specific state does Section 48 of the Road Transport law apply to?

Section 48 of the Road Transport law is a transitional provision specifically for the State of Bombay.

3. Can an order made under Section 48 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, take effect in April 1960?

No, Section 48 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, says no such order shall take effect until the 1st day of May, 1960.

Test yourself

1.Under Section 48 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, when must the scheme be forwarded to the Central Government?

2.What is the earliest date an order under Section 48 of the Road Transport law can legally take effect?

3.Section 48 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, refers back to which other provision for framing schemes?

4.Does Section 48 of The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, allow the Central Government to make an order before May 1960?

47APreviousSection 47A Special provision for reconstitution or dissolution of certain Corporations.49NextSection 49 Prosecution and cognizance of offences.

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