Section 51: Composition of offences.

The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950Central Act · Act 64 of 1950

[51. Composition of offences.--(1) The General Manager of the new Corporation or any officer or other employee specially empowered by him in this behalf in writing may, either before or after the institution of the proceedings compound any offence made punishable by, or under this Act.

(2) Where an offence has been compounded, the offender, if in custody, shall be discharged and no further proceedings shall be taken against him in respect of the offence so compounded.]

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Act	The Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950
Section	51
Marginal note	Composition of offences.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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inserted, Act 71 of 1971. . Ins. by Act 71 of 1971, s. 7(a) and the Schedule (w.e.f. 3-9-1971).

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