The Karnataka State Road Safety Authority Act, 2017

In force 41 sections Karnataka

Act 45 of 2017

Preamble

KARNATAKA ACT NO. 45 OF 2017 THE KARNATAKA STATE ROAD SAFETY AUTHORITY ACT, 2017 Arrangement of Sections STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS Sections: 1. Short title and commencement 2. Definitions 3. Constitution of the Karnataka State Road Safety Council 4. Constitution of The Karnataka State Road Safety Authority 5. The Karnataka State Road Safety Authority 6. Functions of the Karnataka State Road Safety Authority 7. Meetings IndSafety Authority 8. Disposal of Business 9. Vacancies etc. not to invalidate proceedings of the Authority 10. Road Safety Commissioner 11. Administrative head of the Authority 12. Establishment of the Fund 13. Levy and collection of cess 14. Vesting and administration of the Fund 15. Utilisation of the Fund 16. Power to order removal of causes of accidents 17. Power to order works 18. Power to recover cost 19. Amounts recoverable as arrear of land revenue 20. Delegation 21. District Road Safety Committee 22. Staff 23. Expenses RNATAKA 24. Accounts 25. District Road Safety Committee to submit reports, etc 26. Annual report 27. Audit 28. Punishment for failure to comply with the Authority's order 29. Punishment for obstructing the Authority 30. Compounding of offences 31. Offences by Companies 32. Appeals 33. Members and employees of the Authority to be public servants 34. Protection of action taken in good faith 35. Cognizance of offences 36. Bar of jurisdiction of Civil Courts liaCode 37. Act not in derogation of the Karnataka Highway Act, 1964 38. Power to give directions 39. Power to make rules 40. Regulations 41. Removal of difficulties STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS I Act 45 of 2017 .- In the W.P. No. 295/2012 (PIL-Civil) filed by Dr. Rajaseekaran, the Honourable Supreme Court had delivered historical judgment on 22nd April 2014 regarding controlling of road accidents in the country. Following the judgment, Central Government formed the "Committee on Road Safety" on 30th May 2014 consisting of retired Honourable Supreme Court Justice as Chairman and other two experts on road safety as its members. The said Committee had already issued various directions to all the States including the State of Karnataka for implementation of the said directions. It has become the responsibility of the Government to implement the road safety measures and to ensure its effectiveness in the State. Therefore, it is considered necessary to provide for establishment of the Karnataka State Road Safety Authority by giving it statutory powers. Hence, the Bill. [L.A. Bill No.35 of 2017, File No. Samvyashae 35 Shasana 2017] [entry 35 of List III of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India.] II Amending Act 29 of 2023 .- It is considered necessary to amend the Karnataka State Road Safety Authority Act, 2017 (Karnataka Act No.45 of 2017) to,- (a) include Bruhat Bengaluru Mahangara Palike under the definition of the local authority; (b) include other means of resource mobilization for Karnataka State Road Safety Fund; (c) operate Karnataka State Road Safety Fund through Treasury or Nationalised Bank as deemed appropriate; (d) compel the concerned authorities to obey directions issued by the Authority; (e) define the punishment period; and (f) make certain other consequential amendments. Hence, the Bill [L.A. Bill No. 07 of 2023, File No. SAMVYASHAE 17 SHASANA 2023] [Entry 35 of List III of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India.] [Published in Karnataka Gazette Extra-ordinary No.343 in part-IVA dated:27.07.2023] RNMENT OF KARN RNATAKA III Amendment Act 11 of 2026 :- It is considered necessary further to amend the Karnataka State Road Safety Authority Act, 2017 (Karnataka Act No. 45 of 2017) to omit the upper limit in levy and collection of one time cess at the time of vehicles registration. Hence, the Bill. [L.A. Bill No. 86 of 2025, File No. SAMVYASHAE 100 SHASANA 2025] [Entry 35 of List III of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India] [Published in Karnataka Gazette Extra-ordinary No.27 in part-I

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