Section 1
This Act may be cited as the Federal Roads (Private
Management) Act 1984.
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*FEDERAL ROADS (PRIVATE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1984
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*FEDERAL ROADS (PRIVATE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1984 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 306 1984, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1984.
Opening note
Preamble
- An Act to provide for a person to demand, collect and retain tolls in respect of a Federal road, bridge or ferry, and for matters connected therewith. [29 June 1984] BE IT ENACTED by the Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong with the advice and consent of the Dewan Negara and Dewan Rakyat in Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows : Short title
Section 2
Order for the collection of tolls
(2)
An order under subsection (1) shall specify―
(a)
the road, bridge or ferry in respect of which tolls may be demanded, collected and retained;
(d)
the persons or class of vehicles in respect of which tolls may be demanded, collected and retained;
(g)
the persons or class of vehicles to be exempted from payment of tolls.
Erection of barrier
Section 3
Any person authorized to demand, collect and retain tolls under section 2 may cause a barrier to be erected at any place where tolls are to be paid, and such barrier may be kept against any person or vehicle until the toll due in respect of such person or vehicle has been paid.
Section 4
Account, books, records, etc., in respect of tolls
(a)
shall maintain such accounts, books and records in respect of the payment and collection of tolls as the Minister may require;
(b)
shall furnish to the Minister such information, returns and accounts in respects of the payment and collection of tolls as the Minister may require; and
(c)
shall permit any person authorized by the Minister to have access to, or to examine or inspect, any accounts, books, records, documents, machinery or equipment maintained or used for the payment or collection of tolls.
Duty to maintain road, bridge or ferry
Section 5
Any person who is authorized to demand, collect and retain tolls under an order made under section 2 shall maintain in good repair and condition and in accordance with sound engineering practices the road, bridge or ferry in respect of which the order is made.
Section 6
Immunity of the Government of Malaysia
The Government of Malaysia shall not be liable to any person in respect of any injury, damage or loss of any description whatsoever arising from the failure of the person entitled to demand, collect and retain the tolls under an order made under section 2 or by virtue of subsection 7(3) to carry out any of his duties under section 5.
Section 7
Assignment of right to demand, collect and retain tolls
(2)
The notification under subsection (1) shall specify the duration of the authorization, which shall not be longer than the duration of the authorization specified in the relevant order under section 2.
(3)
For the duration of the authorization under subsection (1), the assignee shall be deemed to be the person authorized to demand, collect and retain tolls under section 2 for the use of the road, bridge or ferry in question and shall comply with sections 3, 4 and 5.
Offence
Section 8
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1) tolls due and payable by virtue of an order made pursuant to section 2 may be recoverable by action at law by the person so authorized under the said section.
(3)
Section 173A of the Criminal Procedure Code [Act 593] shall not apply in respect of an offence under subsection (1).
(4)
In every case in which the offender is sentenced to pay the fine under this section the court passing the sentence shall direct that in default of payment of the fine the offender shall be imprisoned for a period not exceeding one year, which imprisonment shall be in excess of any other imprisonment to which he may be sentenced or to which he may be liable under a commutation of sentence.
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Act 306
LIST OF AMENDMENTS
Amending law Short title In force from
Federal Roads (Private
25-09-1987;
Management) (Amendment)
s.2: 01-01-1987
Act 1987
Act A892
Federal Roads (Private
08-07-1994
Management) (Amendment)
Act 1994
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Akta 306
LIST OF SECTIONS AMENDED
Section Amending authority In force from
2
01-01-1987
6
25-09-1987
7
25-09-1987
8
Act A892
08-07-1994
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Common questions
- What is FEDERAL ROADS (PRIVATE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1984?
- *FEDERAL ROADS (PRIVATE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1984 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 306 1984, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1984.
- Is FEDERAL ROADS (PRIVATE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1984 still in force?
- Yes — FEDERAL ROADS (PRIVATE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1984 is currently in force.
- When did FEDERAL ROADS (PRIVATE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1984 take effect?
- FEDERAL ROADS (PRIVATE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1984 was first recorded in 1984.
- How many sections does FEDERAL ROADS (PRIVATE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1984 have?
- FEDERAL ROADS (PRIVATE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1984 contains 8 sections.
- Where can I read the official version of FEDERAL ROADS (PRIVATE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1984?
- The official text of FEDERAL ROADS (PRIVATE MANAGEMENT) ACT 1984 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.