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No.
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Poudouchéry
Jeudi
19
Décembre
2024 (28 Agrahayana 1946)
No.
Puducherry
Thursday
19th
December
2024
GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
TRANSPORT SECRETARIAT
(G.O. Ms. No. 12/Tr. Sectt./2024, Puducherry, dated 17th December 2024)
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (d) of sub-section (1) of
section 67 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Central Act No. 59 of 1988) and in
supersession of the notification issued vide G.O. Ms. No. 02/Tr.Sectt./2018, dated
21st June, 2018 and published in Part-I, of the Extraordinary Gazette No. 83, dated
21st June, 2018, save as respects things done or omitted to be done before such
supersession, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, having regard to all the matters
mentioned in sub-section (1) of section 67 of the said Act, hereby issues the
following directions regarding the fixing of fares for the Stage Carriages plying under
the permits issued by the State Transport Authority, Puducherry, namely:–
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The fares fixed by the State Transport Authority, Puducherry, for Stage
Carriages shall not exceed the fares calculated at the rates given below for different
Stage Carriages plying in different areas, namely:—
I. Town Service Stage Carriages :
(a) Non-A/C Stage Carriages :
While plying as Town Services within the limits of the Union territory
of Puducherry the fares shall be as given below, namely:—
TABLE
Stage
Fares
First
7.00
Second
8.00
Third
9.00
Fourth
10.00
Fifth
12.00
Sixth
13.00
Seventh
14.00
Eighth
16.00
Ninth
17.00
Provided that the Town Service Stage Carriages (Non-A/C) performing
Night Services, shall charge a fare not exceeding double the rate of the abovesaid
table.
Explanation— In this clause :
(i) “Town Service” means, the Stage Carriage Services within the limits
of the area specified under the Explanation to sub-rule (4) of Rule 122
of the Puducherry Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
(ii) “Stage” means a distance specified by the State Transport Authority,
not exceeding 2 kilometres.
(iii) “Night Service” means the Town Service Stage Carriages performing
trips in night between 11.00 p.m. and 4.00 a.m. within their approved
time table.
(b) A/C Stage Carriages :
While plying as Town Services within the limits of the Union territory of
Puducherry the fares shall be as given below, namely:—
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TABLE
Stage
Fares
First
13.00
Second
16.00
Third
18.00
Fourth
21.00
Fifth
23.00
Sixth
26.00
Seventh
29.00
Eighth
31.00
Ninth
34.00
Provided that the Town Service Stage Carriages (A/C) performing Night
Services, shall charge a fare not exceeding double the rate of the abovesaid table.
Explanation— In this clause :
(i) “Town Service” means, the Stage Carriage Services within the
limits of the area specified under the Explanation to sub-rule (4) of
the Rule 122 of the Puducherry Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
(ii) “Stage” means a distance specified by the State Transport Authority,
not exceeding 2 kilometres.
(iii) “Night Service” means the Town Service Stage Carriages performing
trips in night between 11.00 p.m. and 4.00 a.m. within their approved
time table.
(C) Deluxe Stage Carriages – Non-A/C :
While plying as Town Services within the limits of the Union territory
of Puducherry the fares shall be as given below, namely:–
TABLE
Stage
Fares
First
13.00
Second
16.00
Third
18.00
Fourth
21.00
Fifth
23.00
Sixth
26.00
Seventh
29.00
Eighth
31.00
Ninth
34.00
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Provided that the Town Service Deluxe Stage Carriages (Non -A/C)
performing Night Services, shall charge a fare not exceeding double the rate of the
abovesaid table.
Explanation: In this clause:
(i)
“Deluxe Non-A/C Stage Carriage” means Non-air-conditioned deluxe
buses having superior class of accommodation for passengers with
air suspension and standard low floor.
(ii)
“Town Service” means, the Stage Carriage Services within the limits
of the area specified under the Explanation to sub-rule (4) of the
Rule 122 of the Puducherry Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
(iii)
“Stage” means a distance specified by the State Transport Authority,
not exceeding 2 kilometres.
(iv) “Night Service” means the Town Service Stage Carriages performing
trips in night between 11.00 p.m. and 4.00 a.m. within their approved
time table.
(D) Deluxe Stage Carriages – A/C :
While plying Town Service Deluxe Stage Carriages (A/C) within the limits
of the Union territory of Puducherry the fares shall be as given below, namely:
TABLE
Stage
Fares
First
16.00
Second
20.00
Third
23.00
Fourth
27.00
Fifth
31.00
Sixth
35.00
Seventh
39.00
Eighth
43.00
Ninth
47.00
Provided that the Town Service Deluxe Stage Carriages (A/C) performing
Night Services, shall charge a fare not exceeding double the rate of the abovesaid
table.
Explanation: In this clause:
(a) “Deluxe A/C Stage Carriage” means the Air Conditioned Deluxe buses
having superior class of accommodation for passengers with air
suspension and standard low floor.
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(b) “Town Service” means, the Stage Carriage Services within the limits
of the area specified under the Explanation to sub-rule (4) of the
Rule 122 of the Puducherry Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
(c) “Stage” means a distance specified by the State Transport Authority,
not exceeding 2 kilometres.
(d) “Night Service” means the Town service Stage Carriages performing
trips in night between 11.00 p.m. and 4.00 a.m. within their approved
time table.
II. Stage Carriages other than Express Stage Carriages :
(a) Non-A/C Stage Carriages :
While plying within the limits of the Union territory of Puducherry, rupees
seventy-five paise only (
0.75) per kilometre on roads in plains:
Provided that for a distance upto 10 kilometres, a fare not exceeding rupees
ten only (
10) shall be charged and thereafter rupees seventy-five paise only
( 0.75) per kilometre shall be charged.
Provided further that nothing in this clause shall apply to the Town
Services.
(b) A/C Stage Carriages :
While plying within the limits of the Union territory of Puducherry, rupees
one and sixty-nine paise only (
1.69) per kilometre on roads in plains:
Provided that for a distance up to 10 kilometres, a fare not exceeding rupees
twenty only (
20) shall be charged and thereafter rupees one and sixty-nine paise
only (
1.69) per kilometre shall be charged.
Provided further that nothing in this clause shall apply to the Town
Services.
III. Express Stage Carriages :
(a) Non-A/C Stage Carriages :
While plying within the limits of the Union territory of Puducherry, rupees
ninety-eight paise only (
0.98) per kilometre on roads in plains:
Provided that for a distance up to 25 kilometres, a fare not exceeding rupees
twenty-five only (
25) shall be charged and thereafter rupees ninety-eight paise
only (
0.98) per kilometre shall be charged.
Provided that the Inter-State Carriages shall collect such fares as fixed from
time to time by the concerned reciprocating States while plying in their limits.
Provided further that nothing in this clause shall apply to the Town
Services.
(b) A/C Stage Carriages :
While plying within the limits of the Union territory of Puducherry, rupees
one and sixty-nine paise only (
1.69) per kilometre on roads in plains:
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Provided that for a distance upto 25 kilometres, a fare not exceeding rupees
fifty only (
50) shall be charged and thereafter rupees one and sixty nine paise
only (
1.69) per kilometre shall be charged
Provided that the Inter-State Carriages shall collect such fares as fixed from
time to time by the concerned reciprocating States while plying in their limits.
Provided further that nothing in this clause shall apply to the Town
Services.
Explanation: In this clause:
“Express Stage Carriage” means, a service plying on the route covering
a distance not less than 80 kilometres for a single trip, with limited halts, as may
be prescribed by the Transport Authority granted the permit. Single trip means a
single journey from one terminus to the other of a route.
IV. Deluxe Stage Carriages:
(a) Deluxe Non-A/C Stage Carriages :
While plying within the limits of the Union territory of Puducherry,
rupees one and thirty paise only ( 1.30) per kilometre on roads in plains:
Provided that for a distance upto 15 kilometres, a fare not exceeding
rupees twenty-five only ( 25) shall be charged and thereafter rupees one and thirty
paise only ( 1.30) per kilometre shall be charged.
Provided further that the Inter-State Stage Carriages shall collect such
fares as fixed from time to time by the concerned reciprocating States while plying
in their limits.
Provided further that nothing in this clause shall apply to the Town
Services.
Explanation: In this clause:
“Deluxe Non-A/C Stage Carriage” means Non-air-conditioned deluxe
buses having superior class of accommodation for passengers with air suspension
and standard low floor.
(b) Deluxe A/C Stage Carriages :
While plying within the limits of the Union territory of Puducherry,
rupees ninety-five paise only ( 1.95) per kilometre on roads in plains:
Provided that for a distance up to 15 kilometres, a fare not exceeding
rupees thirty-five only ( 35) shall be charged and thereafter rupees one and
ninety-five paise only ( 1.95) per kilometre shall be charged
Provided further that the Inter-State Stage Carriages shall collect such
fares as fixed from time to time by the concerned reciprocating States while plying
in their limits.
Provided further that nothing in this clause shall apply to the Town
Services.
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online publication at “https://styandptg.py.gov.in”
Published by the Director, Government Press, Puducherry.
Explanation: In this clause:
“Deluxe A/C Stage Carriage” means air conditioned deluxe buses having
superior class of accommodation for passengers with air suspension and standard
low floor.
V. Air Conditioned Volvo Type Stage Carriage Coaches:
While plying within the limits of the Union territory of Puducherry,
rupees two and twenty-one paise only ( 2.21) per kilometre on roads in plains
Provided that for a distance up to 30 kilometres, a fare not exceeding
rupees seventy only ( 70) shall be charged and thereafter rupees two and
twenty-one paise only ( 2.21) per kilometre shall be charged.
Provided further that the Inter-State Stage Carriages shall collect such
fares as fixed from time to time by the concerned reciprocating States while plying
in their limits.
2. The fare determined in accordance with the rates as specified above
shall be rounded off to the nearest rupee.
3. In respect of special services operated on occasions like fairs, festivals,
weekend, etc., special fare shall be charged not exceeding one and a half times the
normal fare of the type of services operated.
4. The GST as fixed by the Government shall be collected in addition to
the above fare, wherever applicable and modified from time to time.
5. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide their
I.D. Note No. 31120/FC/FD/F5/A1/2023-24, dated 12-02-2024.
6. This notification shall come into force on and from the date of its
publication in the Official Gazette.
(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)
DR. A.S. SIVAKUMAR,
Additional Secretary to Government
(Transport).
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