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District Councils Estimates Act, 1982

This Act may be cited as the District Councils Estimates Short title Act, 1982. District councils may transfer money between approved sub-heads of expenditure, but must not exceed the total amounts set out in the…

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Zambia
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65 provisions
Citation
Act 16 of 1982
Dates
As at 8 Apr 1982
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“This Act may be cited as the District Councils Estimates Short title Act, 1982.”

This Act may be cited as the District Councils Estimates Short title Act, 1982. District councils may transfer money between approved sub-heads of expenditure, but must not exceed the total amounts set out in the Schedule for each council. 350.201 460,335 2,508,225 833,765 400,227 K 1,840,601 922,501 l,40�,001 4,708,100 524.301 1,207,702 384,501 615,001 315,,10 l 265,001 1,59.t,l 72 This text appears to be a section heading and table of contents fragment, not a substantive rule.

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Burden of proof

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Provision 57Interpretation 4Offence 3Short title
§ 1This Act may be cited as the District Councils EstimatesShort title

This Act may be cited as the District Councils Estimates Short title Act, 1982.

1. This Act may be cited as the District Councils Estimates Short title Act, 1982.
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§ 2( 1) The annual estimates of district councils for theProvision

District councils may transfer money between approved sub-heads of expenditure, but must not exceed the total amounts set out in the Schedule for each council.

2. ( 1) The annual estimates of district councils for the financial year commencing on the 1st January, 1982, and ending on the 31st December, 1982, as set out in the District Councils Revenue and Capital Estimates Book for such financial year, are hereby approved. Approval of annual estin,ates �f (2) A district council may make transfers between sub­ heads of expenditure as approved: Provided that the total amounts set out.tin: the Schedule hereto in respect of each district council shall not thereby be exceeded. Single cor,iea of thia Act may be obtained from the Government Printer, P.O. Box 30136, UIU!aka. Price 10». . 100 No. 16 of 1982] District Councils Estimate.'/ SCHEDULE (Section 2) SUMM.AJW Oi' 1982 ESTIMATES ll'OU DISTRICT COUNCILS District Council Central Province l Kabwo Rural 2 Kabwo Urban 3 l\Ikushi 4 ]\[umbwa 5 Soronjo Coppcrbclt Province 6 Chililabombwo 7 ChinJol11 8 Kalu usbj 0 Kitwo 10 Lu11nshya 11 J\Iufulir11 12 Ndol11 Rum! 13 Ndol11 Urban Ea,tern Province 14 Chadiza 15 Chama 10 Chtpala 17 Kaloto 18 Lundazi 10 Potauke Luapula Province 20 K11w11mbwa 21 M11nsa 22 l\Iwon�e 23 Noholonge 24 Samfya Lusaka Provinco 25 Luoogwa 20 Lu"!Lka Rural 27 LUS11kn Urban Northern Provinu 28 Chilubi 20 ChtnsaH 30 Isoka 31 Kaputa 32 Kasomo 33 Luwingu 34 Mbolo 35 Mpilm 36 Mporokoso North• Wealem Provi111:e 37 Chizola 38 Kobompo 39 Kasompo. 40 Mwioilunga 41 Solwozi 42 Zambozi Recurrent Capital Expenditure Expenditure 2,163,787 10,979,360 1,067,305 640,379 836,325 2,253,958 8,777,615 4,722,074 24,557,080 8,007,020 8,101,157 565,f,46 26,352,680 413,370 201,078 3,212,470 720,709 858,520 1,222,894 931,151 1,703,393 724,716 740,419 700,311 K 870,001 7,417,300 468,751 129,001 165,001 221,000 235,600 816,500 1,325,000 1,059,000 163,000 234,001 5,212,000 390,001 204,001 1,632,001 020,001 95,001 232,001 183,101 200,001 635,251 458,501 712,001 550,398 3,021,150 40,030,640 505,001 2,416,501 8,436,570 351,828 610,I 12 740,778 472,775 2,711,397 307,207 1,401,428 1,460,816 600,983 111,660 588,030 654,919 540,057 2,0311, 176 051,505 115,001 200,003 195,001 95,001 605,001 190,001 120,001 865,807 290,001 120,001 397,001 264,001 264,001 304,001 204,001 District C<ntncil� Estimates [No. 16 of 1982 101 Di8trict Oo1mcil SC>Ulhem Provinu 43 Chomn 44 Owomue 45 Jfolomo 40 Livingstone 47 1\foznbuka 48 1\fonze 40 Nnmwala Wutern Provinu 50 Knlnbo 51 Kooma 52 Lukulu 53 l\Iongu 54 Sonnnga 55 Sesheke Recurrtnt Capital Expenditure Expenditure 2,5!)0,053 I, 110,070 1,181,308 8,910,417 2,792,757 1,564,708 l,OSJ,749 403,900
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SCHEDULE

§ 350201Provision

350.201 460,335 2,508,225 833,765 400,227 K 1,840,601 922,501 l,40�,001 4,708,100

350.201 460,335 2,508,225 833,765 400,227 K 1,840,601 922,501 l,40�,001 4,708,100
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§ 524301Provision

524.301 1,207,702 384,501 615,001 315,,10 l 265,001 1,59.t,l 72

524.301 1,207,702 384,501 615,001 315,,10 l 265,001 1,59.t,l 72
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§ 26t,501Provision

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26.t,501 350,001 TOTAL 193,110,124 54,319,745 102 Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated the 21st August, 1982 103 [No. 17 of 1982 THE RAILWAYS ACT, 1982 ARRANGEMJ,1NT OF SECTIONS PART I PRELDfINARY Section
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PART I

§ 3InterpretationInterpretation

This section is titled “Interpretation” for Part II on dissolution of the Board.

3. Interpretation PART II DISSOLUTION OJ!' BOA.RD
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PART II

§ 5Vesting of assets and liabilities of Board in CompanyProvision

This section concerns vesting the Board’s assets and liabilities in the Company.

5. Vesting of assets and liabilities of Board in Company
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§ 6Registration of property to be transferred by BoardProvision

Section 6 concerns registration of property to be transferred by the Board.

6. Registration of property to be transferred by Board
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§ 7Torros of service of employees of Board upon transferProvision

Section 7 is titled about employees of the Board and their service when transferred.

7. Torros of service of employees of Board upon transfer
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§ 9Interpretn.tionInterpretation

Section 9 is titled “Interpretation” in Part III on Railway Permits.

9. Interpretn.tion PART III RAILWAY PERMITS
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PART III

§ 10Rail servires to be provided in accordance with railwayProvision

Rail services must be provided in accordance with a railway permit.

10. Rail servires to be provided in accordance with railway permit
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§ 12Issuance of railway permitsProvision

Section 12 is titled “Issuance of railway permits.”

12. Issuance of railway permits PART IV El)."TERING UPON OR ACQUIRING LAND
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PART IV

§ 13Power to enter upon land for railway purposesProvision

This section concerns a power to enter land for railway purposes.

13. Power to enter upon land for railway purposes
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§ 14Power to enter upon land to prevent accidents, etcProvision

Section 14 concerns a power to enter upon land to prevent accidents.

14. Power to enter upon land to prevent accidents, etc.
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§ 15Power to enter upon land to alter position of pipes, etcProvision

This section is about a power to enter land to change the position of pipes or similar works.

15. Power to enter upon land to alter position of pipes, etc.
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§ 17C'ompulsory acquisition of land for railway purposesProvision

Section 17 concerns compulsory acquisition of land for railway purposes.

17. C'ompulsory acquisition of land for railway purposes
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§ 19Hi_gb Court may dotennine certain mattersProvision

The High Court may determine certain matters.

19. Hi_gb Court may dotennine certain matters SifllJle copiea of th,� • .if.Lt '"''Y be obtame,, /ruin 1/w, Gu11emme11t Pnmm-, P.('. Bor 30136, .Ltaaka. Pri.ce I.50». 104 No. 17 of 1982] Railways PART V RoAD AND RAIL CROSSINGS AND Acco:r.monATION WORKS Section
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PART V

§ 20Restriction on road construction across railwayProvision

This provision is titled “Restriction on road construction across railway.”

20. Restriction on road construction across railway
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§ 21Construction ofrailway across public roadProvision

This section is titled “Construction of railway across public road.”

21. Construction ofrailway across public road
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§ 22Level crossings, protective works, bridges and subwaysProvision

This section is titled “Level crossings, protective works, bridges and subways.”

22. Level crossings, protective works, bridges and subways
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§ 27InterpretationInterpretation

Section 27 is an Interpretation section for Part VI on Inspectors of Railways.

27. Interpretation PART VI INSPECTORS OF RAILWAYS
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PART VI

§ 28Appointment and duties of Inspectors of RailwaysProvision

Section 28 is titled “Appointment and duties of Inspectors of Railways.”

28. ;Appointment and duties of Inspectors of Railways
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§ 30Duties of railway company in respect of functions ofProvision

This provision text appears to be only a section heading about railway-company duties related to Inspectors of Railways and new railway/rolling stock.

30. Duties of railway company in respect of functions of Inspectors of Railways PART VII OPENING NEW RAILWAY AND PuTTING INTO SERVICE NEW TYFE OF ROLLING STOCK
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PART VII

§ 31Restriction on opening new railway or using new typeProvision

This section concerns restrictions on opening a new railway or using a new type of rolling stock.

31. Restriction on opening new railway or using new type of rolling stock
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§ 32Notice of proposed opening of railway or use of newProvision

This section concerns notice about a proposed railway opening or the use of a new type of rolling stock.

32. Notice of proposed opening of railway or use of new type ofrolling stock
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§ 33Condition precedent to opening railway or putting intoProvision

Condition precedent for opening a railway or putting new rolling stock into service.

33. Condition precedent to opening railway or putting into service new type of rolling stock
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§ 35Alteration ofrailwayProvision

Section heading on alteration of railway in cases such as accidents, temporary suspension of traffic, and temporary diversion.

35. Alteration ofrailway M. Accidents, temporary suspension of traffic, temporary diversion, etc.
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§ 37Power to close railway or to discontinue use of rollingProvision

This section is about a power to close a railway or stop using rolling stock.

37. Power to close railway or to discontinue use of rolling stock
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§ 39Deleg:i.tion of Minister's powersProvision

Section heading: delegation of the Minister's powers.

39. Deleg:i.tion of Minister's powers Railways (No. 17 of 1982 105 PART VIII ACCIDENTS Se-clion
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PART VIII

§ 42Submission of returns of accident&Provision

Section 42 is titled “Submission of returns of accident.”

42. Submission of returns of accident& Ii l PART IX RAILWAY OPERATIONS
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PART IX

§ 43Powers of railway company to determine conditions forProvision

The railway company has power to determine conditions for carrying passengers and luggage.

43. Powers of railway company to determine conditions for carriage of passengers and luggage
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§ 44General right of persons to be carried as passengersProvision

This section is titled as a general right of persons to be carried as passengers.

44. General right of persons to be carried as passengers
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§ 45General conditions on which tickets, etc., a.re to beProvision

Section 45 is about the general conditions for issuing tickets and similar items.

45. General conditions on which tickets, etc., a.re to be issued
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§ 46Fares, etc., payable by person travelling without validProvision

This section concerns fares payable by a person travelling without a valid ticket, and conditions for carrying luggage.

46. Fares, etc., payable by person travelling without valid ticket, etc. 4 7. Conditions of carriage of luggage
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§ 48Railway company may determine conditions forProvision

A railway company may set conditions for carrying goods.

48. Railway company may determine conditions for carriage of goods, etc.
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§ 50Description, etc., of goods to be deliveredProvision

This section concerns the description of goods to be delivered.

50. Description, etc., of goods to be delivered
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§ 51Goods may be sold to pay fares, rates, etcProvision

Goods may be sold to pay fares, rates, and similar amounts.

51. Goods may be sold to pay fares, rates, etc.
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§ 52Unclaimed goods in possession of railway companyProvision

Section 52 concerns unclaimed goods held by a railway company.

52. Unclaimed goods in possession of railway company
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§ 53Indemnity where goods claimed by two persons, etcProvision

Section heading: indemnity where goods are claimed by two persons.

53. Indemnity where goods claimed by two persons, etc.
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§ 55Power to fix rates, fares and other chargesProvision

This section is about power to fix rates, fares, and other charges.

55. Power to fix rates, fares and other charges
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§ 56Alteration of rates, fares and other chargesProvision

Section title: Alteration of rates, fares and other charges.

56. Alteration of rates, fares and other charges
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§ 58Determination of maximum load, etcProvision

Section heading on determining maximum load and the railway company’s responsibility as carrier and warehouseman.

58. Determination of maximum load, etc. PART X RESPONSIBILITY OF RAlLWAY COMPANY AS CARRIN& AND W AREUOUSE!11AN
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PART X

§ 59Liability for loss of lifo, etc., of passengersProvision

This section concerns liability for loss of passengers’ luggage and related delay issues.

59. Liability for loss of lifo, etc., of passengers 60. No liability for dolay to pas�cngors
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§ 61Liability for loss, etc., of goods in transitProvision

Section 61 is titled “Liability for loss, etc., of goods in transit.”

61. Liability for loss, etc., of goods in transit
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§ 63Limitation of liability for anim:i.lsProvision

Section 63 is titled “Limitation of liability for animals.”

63. Limitation of liability for anim:i.ls 106 No. 17 of 1982] Railways Section
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§ 64Limitation of liability for loss, etc., of specilied artiol�Provision

This section is titled as a limitation of liability for loss involving specified articles.

64. Limitation of liability for loss, etc., of specilied artiol�
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§ 65Limitation of liability for loss, etc., where false accountProvision

Section heading: limitation of liability for loss, etc., where a false account is given.

65. Limitation of liability for loss, etc., where false account given
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§ 68Limitation of liability for loss, etc., of goods deposit.edProvision

Section 68 is titled “Limitation of liability for loss, etc., of goods deposited in cloakroom.”

68. Limitation of liability for loss, etc., of goods deposit.ed in cloakroom
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§ 70Burden of proofProvision

Section titled “Burden of proof”; the text also appears to refer to “Notice of claim.”

70. Burden of proof 7 1 . N otico of claim
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§ 72Overcharge and underchargeOffence

Section 72 is titled “Overcharge and undercharge.”

72. Overcharge and undercharge PART XI OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
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PART XI

§ 76Travelling without valid ticket, etoProvision

Travelling without a valid ticket is addressed in this provision.

76. Travelling without valid ticket, eto.
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§ 81Unlawfully transporting dangerous goodsProvision

Section 81 is titled “Unlawfully transporting dangerous goods.”

81. Unlawfully transporting dangerous goods
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§ 82Power of arrest, removal and place of trialProvision

82. Power of arrest, removal and place of trial

82. Power of arrest, removal and place of trial
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§ 83Offences which are offences under other lawsOffence

This section is titled “Offences which are offences under other laws.”

83. Offences which are offences under other laws
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§ 85Brief particulars of offences and penalties to beOffence

This section heading indicates that brief particulars of offences and penalties are to be exhibited for Part XII on offences by employees of a railway company.

85. Brief particulars of offences and penalties to be exhibited PART XII OFFENCES BY EMPLOYEES oF RAILWAY Co:r.fl?ANY A.ND PENALTIES
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PART XII

§ 86Employee of railway company demanding improperProvision

Section title: employee of a railway company demanding an improper amount.

86. Employee of railway company demanding improper amount
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§ 87Property of railway company in custody of its em­Provision

This section concerns property of a railway company while it is in an employee’s custody.

87. Property of railway company in custody of its em­ ployee, etc.
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§ 89Causing dangerous situation by negloct of dutyProvision

Section title referring to causing a dangerous situation by neglect of duty.

89. Causing dangerous situation by negloct of duty Rai.lways (No. 17 of 1982 107 Section
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§ 93InterpretationInterpretation

This provision is the heading for Section 93, “Interpretation,” in Part XIII (General Provisions).

93. Interpretation PART XIII GENERAL PROVISIONS
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PART XIII

§ 9GMedical examination of person claiming compensationProvision

This section concerns the medical examination of a person claiming compensation.

9G. Medical examination of person claiming compensation
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§ 97Arrest of employee of railway companyProvision

This section concerns the arrest of an employee of a railway company.

97. Arrest of employee of railway company
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§ 98Restriction o n execution against property of railwayProvision

This section concerns restrictions on execution against property of a railway company.

98. Restriction o n execution against property of railway company
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§ 99Section 99Provision

Section 99 is titled “Maintenance of order on premises, trains, vehicles, etc., of railway company.”

99. :Maintenance of order on premises, trains, vehicles, etc., of railway company
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§ 100Conditions of service and regulation of conduct ofProvision

This provision is titled “Conditions of service and regulation of conduct of employees.”

100. Conditions of service and regulation of conduct of employees
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§ 104Rules by Chief JusticeProvision

This text only shows the section heading “Rules by Chief Justice” and nearby table-of-contents text.

104. Rules by Chief Justice l 05. HPpeal and savings , 'CBF.JltlLE
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