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Interpretation of Part III.
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57. For the purposes of this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
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The expression “charges” includes rates, fares, tolls, dues and other charges.
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The expression “rates” means rates and other charges in connexion with the carriage of merchandise.
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The expression “fares” means fares and other charges in connexion with the conveyance of passengers and their luggage.
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The expression “modifications” in relation to charges includes modifications whether by way of decrease or increase, and “modify” shall be construed accordingly.
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The expression “merchandise” includes goods, minerals, live stock, and animals of all descriptions.
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The expression “exceptional charges” means charges below the standard charges, including special charges continued subject to adjustment under the provisions of this Part of this Act, and the expressions “exceptional rates” and “exceptional fares” shall be construed accordingly.
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The expression “conditions” includes regulations.
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The expression “railway rates and charges orders” means the provisional orders fixing maximum rates and charges applicable to the several railway companies made and confirmed by Parliament in pursuance of section twenty-four of the Railway and Canal Traffic Act, 1888.
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The expression “prescribed” means prescribed by the rates tribunal.
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Adjustment of Charges to Revenue.
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