Section 4-A — Charges on account of Fuel, lubricant, etc

[ 4-A. Where a vehicle has been requisitioned under Section

(1) the charges on account of —

(a) the road tax arising out of the use of the vehicle on account of such temporary requisition ;

(b) fuel and lubricant required for the propulsion of such vehicle ; and

(c) repairs of the damage caused to the vehicle in the event of an accident during the period of requisition in a case where the vehicle in not covered by a comprehensive insurance policy, shall be paid for by the State Government ; and

(2) the charges on account of —

(a) pay of the driver and a cleaner or a conductor, and

(b) the usual repairs for the purposes of obtaining the certificate of fitness for keeping the vehicle road worthy,

shall be paid for by the owner of the vehicle :

Provided that no charges for a driver or a cleaner shall be paid as aforesaid in the case of a motor cycle ;

Provided further that where the Owner of a Vehicle refuses or fails to pay the charges as aforesaid the 1State Government may deduct them from the amount of compensation payable to the owner under Section 4.]