1[88A. Power of Central Government to make schemes for national, multimodal and inter-State transport of passengers and goods.-- (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, modify any permit issued under this Act or make schemes for national, multimodal and inter-State transportation of goods or passengers, and issue or modify licences under, such scheme for the following purposes, namely:--
(a) last mile connectivity;
(b) rural transport;
(c) improving the movement of freight, and logistics;
(d) better utilisation of transportation assets;
(e) the enhancement to the economic vitality of the area, especially by enabling competitiveness, productivity and efficiency;
(f) the increase in the accessibility and mobility of people;
(g) the protection and enhancement of the environment;
(h) the promotion of energy conservation;
(i) improvement of the quality of life;
(j) enhancement of the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes of transport; and
(k) such other matters as the Central Government may deem fit:
Provided that the Central Government may, before taking any action under this sub-section seek concurrence of the State Governments.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), two or more States may make schemes for the operation within such States for the inter-State transportation of goods or passengers:
Provided that in the event of any repugnancy between the schemes made by the Central Government under sub-section (1) and schemes made by two or more States under this sub-section, the schemes made under sub-section (1) shall prevail.]
(a) last mile connectivity;
(b) rural transport;
(c) improving the movement of freight, and logistics;
(d) better utilisation of transportation assets;
(e) the enhancement to the economic vitality of the area, especially by enabling competitiveness, productivity and efficiency;
(f) the increase in the accessibility and mobility of people;
(g) the protection and enhancement of the environment;
(h) the promotion of energy conservation;
(i) improvement of the quality of life;
(j) enhancement of the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes of transport; and
(k) such other matters as the Central Government may deem fit:
Provided that the Central Government may, before taking any action under this sub-section seek concurrence of the State Governments.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), two or more States may make schemes for the operation within such States for the inter-State transportation of goods or passengers:
Provided that in the event of any repugnancy between the schemes made by the Central Government under sub-section (1) and schemes made by two or more States under this sub-section, the schemes made under sub-section (1) shall prevail.]
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1. Ins. by Act 32 of 2019, s. 34 (w.e.f. 1-9-2019).brआगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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