Section 4, Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962 [S2G-1H0]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 18 September 1963 by No. 2036/1963 [N12-TEG].
4. Registration of operators of a ferry.—(1) Every operator of a ferry shall, within fifteen days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the operation of a ferry after such commencement, within fifteen days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the Gram Panchayat in Form 2, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees. (2) The Gram Panchayat shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No operator of a ferry shall carry on the operation of a ferry unless registered under this section.
Defined terms in this text (2)
Panchayat: Section 2, Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962 [S2G1FS] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas
Panchayat: 15 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962 [S2G1FS] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (1)
Circular of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 31st August, 1971 on section 4 of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962 [C10-MHM], 31 August 1971, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962 (Maharashtra Act 5 of 1962)".
Cited by (2)
Section 28, Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962 [S2G-29S], 3 October 1962, Band A. "section 4".
Section 33, Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962 [S2G-2EQ], 3 October 1962, Band A. "section 4".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D12-G0P. Every operator of a ferry: Apply for registration to the Gram Panchayat in Form 2, fee fifty rupees; fifteen days from the commencement of the Act, or from beginning the activity; Form 2. Published by Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Maharashtra (synthetic record).