"ملف 61/11 V (D 95) مسائل متنوعة خاصة بالحجاز ونجد" [ظ‎‎١‎١‎٨] (٥٣٠/٢٥٣)

deduction of 5 per cent, from the Government share in the takings. 11
9. Construction to begin as from Eajab 1352 (begins on the 20th October,
1933). If it has not begun by the end of Dhul-Hijja 1352 (ends on the 15th April' Pn/
1934), the Government may either cancel or continue the concession and the ^
•company will not be entitled to claim in respect of the advance at 8.
10. The line to be completed and in operation by Rajab 1354 (begins the
29th September, 1935). The allowed time to be extended in the event of failure !J
on the part of the company owing to force majeure, but no extension to be granted r
beyond the end of Dhul-Hijja 1354 (ends the 23rd March, 1936). |
11. The Government to provide all necessary land, which will be given free
in accordance with the recommendations of a technical committee, if owned by
the Government. Land belonging to private persons to be paid for, subject to |^ re!ic
assessment of its value by a committee of experts in case of dispute.
12. Gauge, trace, sites of buildings, &c., to be settled by a technical p! 111
committee, whose decisions shall subsequently be agreed by the Government. Jrfi 11
13. The company to provide necessary buildings for guards and employees, -0^
as well as stations of a modern type.
14. Technical experts and interpreters, if not available in the country, may jiklta
be brought from abroad, but technical employees shall be engaged in the country, kiltie
if available, as well as clerks and all labourers. Terms of engagement and ^0
promotion to be at the discretion of the company. Ltiatioi
15. The Government to prohibit motor transport between Mecca and Jedda S il
from the bringing into operation of the railway until the expiry of the concession, Ifttj
subject to an exemption for Government and private cars and to continuance of yei
the use of motor transport up to the end of the 1354 pilgrimage season, if the
line is not completed by Rajab 1354.
16. On the expiry of the concession the line, with all appurtenances, rolling- ^jj n
stock, &c., shall become the property of the Government, all to be handed over in
good condition, to be certified by a technical committee.
17. The company to submit to local regulations, and any disputes between ^
it and the Government to be settled by the local courts. - j
18. A compartment to be reserved for mails in passenger trains both ways,
19. Employees' badges to be approved by Government. ■I,, „
20. Not less than one passenger train to be run each way every twenty-four ! e
hours, at times of departure to be agreed with the Government. Further
transport to be provided as necessary, especially during pilgrimage season.
21. Arabic to be used for books of company, tickets, &c. Jm
22. Board of company to be composed of members selected by the Government F 0 ™
and native shareholders, not more than one of whom shall be an official, and an
€qual number selected by the other shareholders of the company. lEi
23. All instructions issued by the company regarding management, passenger ["wk
traffic, goods traffic and engagement of employees to be submitted for sanction
of Government.
24. Passenger carriages to be healthy and comfortable and to be subject to WeSf
Government inspection. 1
25. The company to provide clearly in its statutes such mode of transfer
of shares and dealings in them as will ensure their being held by Moslems only.
Preference to be given to natives when shares are for sale. Shares for sale to
be offered to natives for fixed period, after which, if offer is not availed of, they
may be sold to Moslems abroad.
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