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In forceACT NO. III OF 1865 · 14th February, 1865

The Carriers Act, 1865

দ্য ক্যারিয়ার্স অ্যাক্ট, 1865

An Act relating to the rights and liabilities of Common Carriers.

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Contents

  1. PreamblePreamble
  2. Section 1Short title
  3. Section 2Interpretation-clause
  4. Section 3Carriers not to be liable for loss of certain goods above one hundred taka in value, unless delivered as such
  5. Section 4For carrying such property payment may be required at rates fixed by carrier
  6. Section 5The person entitled to recover in respect of property lost or damaged may also recover money paid for its carriage
  7. Section 6In respect of what property liability of carrier not limited or affected by public notice. Carriers, with certain exceptions, may limit liability by special contract
  8. Section 7Liability of owner of railroad or tram road constructed under Act XXII of 1863, not limited by special contract in what case owner of railroad or tram road answerable for loss or damage
  9. Section 8Common carrier liable for loss or damage caused by neglect or fraud of himself or his agent
  10. Section 9Plaintiffs, in suits for loss, damage, or non-delivery, not required to prove negligence or criminal act
  11. Section 10Notice of loss or injury to be given within six months
  12. Section 11Power to Government to add to the Schedule

Schedules

  1. ScheduleGold and silver coin