(1) He is entitled to the settled remuneration and in case no remuneration was settled, to a reasonable remuneration. What is reasonable remuneration is depends on the circumstance of the case.
(2) He has a right to refuse to carry goods under certain circumstances-
(a) if the goods are dangerous in nature
(b) if there is no accommodation in carriage.
(c) if the goods are to be carried over a route which is not his regular route;
(d) if the consignor refuses to disclose the nature of the goods.
(e) if the goods are not properly packed.
(3) He has a lien on the goods for his remuneration. He can refuse to deliver them until his charges are paid. This is known as the carrier Lien.
(4) If the consignee refuses to accept delivery of the goods, then the common carrier has a right, to deal with the goods as he thinks reasonable and prudent under the circumstances. After giving notice to the consignee, the common carrier may even sell perishable goods. He can recover all reasonable expenses incurred by him in this connection with whom the contract of carriage was entered into.
(5) He can recover damages from the consignor if the goods are dangerous or are loosely packed as a result the carrier suffers injury there from.
(6) He can limit his liability subject to the provisions of the Carriers Act.
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Rights of a Common Carrier.
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