The Road Vehicles (Excise Duties and Licences) Order 1953
Whereas by section 8 of the Vehicles (Excise) Act, 1949(a), as amended by the Customs and Excise Act, 1952(b), (hereinafter as so amended referred to as "the Act") it is enacted that—
(a) the duties chargeable under the Act shall be levied by county councils in accordance with provisions to be made for the purpose by Order in Council; and
(b) subject to the provisions of the Act and of any Order in Council made under the said section 8 every county council and their officers shall have within...