Motor vehicles act 1988 complete act citation 548 bare. Updating and uploading of all central acts available on this web page is the proprietary of the legislative department in the ministry of law and justice. Driving licenses to motor vehicles, belonging to the central government. An act further to amend the motor vehicles act, 1988. The act provides in detail the legislative provisions regarding licensing of driversconductors, registration of motor vehicles, control of motor. The motor vehicles act, 1988legislative department. Legal provisions under the motor vehicles act 1988 and the information technologyact, 2000 i.
It replaced motor vehicles act, 1939 which earlier replaced the first such enactment motor vehicles act, 1914. Amendment act 39 of 2001 statement of objects and reasons. The motor vehicles act, 1988 ministry of road transport. An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to motor vehicles. Lok sabha approves changes in motor vehicles act 25 jul, 2019, 12. No person shall drive any motor vehicle and no owner of a motor vehicle shall cause or permit the vehicle to be driven in any public place or in any other place unless the vehicle is registered in ccordance with this chapter and the certificate of registration of the vehicle has not been suspended or cancelled and the vehicle carries a. Dear friends, the motor vehicles amendment bill, 2019, that introduces several amendments in the 30yearold law, was passed by the lok sabha and rajya sabha earlier this month. Asper the provisions of the motor vehicles act 1988, and the central motor vehicles rules 1989, the ownerdriver has to produce the documents to the authority on page1of 5. Section18 driving licences to drive motor vehicles, belonging to the central government. Legal provisions under the motor vehicles act 1988 and the information technologyact, 2000 i as per recent amendment dated 2nd nov 2018 of rule 9 of the cmvr, 1989 production of licence and certificate of registration the driver or a conductor of a motor vehicle shall produce certificates in. Full text containing the act, motor vehicles act, 1988, with all the sections, schedules, short title.
The acts passed by the governor general of india in council in the year 1920 pdf. The control of national highways land and traffic act, 2002. The state government or any authority authorised in this behalf by the state government, if satisfied that it is necessary in the interest of public safety or convenience, or because of the nature of any road or bridge, may by. This section imposes the law regarding the maximum speed at which a motor vehicle can be driven. Contravening any provision of the act or rule, regulations or notification made under the act if no penalty. Renewal of permits, driving licences and registration granted under the motor vehicles act, 1939. Form 30 application for intimation and transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle.
After the coming into force of the motor vehicles act, 1988, government received a number of representations and suggestions from the state governments, transport operators and members of public regarding the inconvenience faced by them because of the operation of some of the provisions of the 1988 act. Private service vehicle and nontransport vehicle we hereby certify th at the policy to wh ich this certificate rela tes as w ell as this certificate of insurance are issued in ac cordance with the provisions of chapter x or xi of the motor vehicles act, 1988. Reg1125import amendmentfssai2017 dated 30th november, 2017 popular. With the aim of addressing this problem, the pending motor vehicles amendment bill 2016 is an attempt to create an exhaustive and comprehensive legislative framework for road safety in india. The bill seeks to amend the motor vehicles act, 1988 to provide for road safety. Purposes for which motor vehicle with trade certificate may be used 37 42. In the english law, any person or the legal representative of deceased person who expired on account of negligent act of other can besides. Specification of parts, components or assemblies and relevant standards for manufacture of vehicles. The central road and infrastructure fund act, 2000. G kyc number of applicant is mandatory for update application. The motor vehicles act has again been amended in 1939, and replaced in 1988. Website content managed by legislative department, ministry of law and justice, government of india designed, developed and hosted by national informatics centre nic last updated. Any person who is not disqualified under for driving a motor vehicle and who is not for the time being disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence may, subject to the provisions of, apply to the licensing authority having jurisdiction in the area.
Motor vehicles act, 1988 bare acts law library advocatekhoj. The central motor vehicles rules 1989 was put into place by the government of india to exercise the legislative provisions of the act. Jul 15, 2019 the motor vehicles amendment bill, 2019 was introduced in lok sabha on july 15, 2019 by the minister for road transport and highways, mr. Section19 power of licensing authority to disqualify from holding a driving licence or revoke such licence. Whoever drives a motor vehicle or causes or allows a motor vehicle to be used in contravention of the provisions of subsection 1 of section 66 or in contravention of any condition of a permit relating to the route on which or the area in which or the purpose for which the vehicle may be used, shall be punishable for the first offence with a fine which may extend to five thousand rupees but. The motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988 chandigarh. Age limit in connection with driving of motor vehicles. Driving without holding an effective driving licence s. Special provisions in regard to transport vehicles. Description of offence sectionrule maximum of punishment term of imprisonmentfine 1. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
It had the title, an act further to amend the indian motor vehicles act, 1914, for certain purposes and amended section 11 of the 1914 act by inserting the words and the duration for which after the words area in which in clause a of subsection 2 of section 11. Central motor vehicle rules, 1989 transport department. The central motor vehicles rules, 1989 rule contents page no. In the last few years, with growing urbanization and rising incomes, the number.
Motor vehicles amendment act 2019 is being implemented in the country since september 1, 2019. The motor vehicles act, 1988 the act came into force from 1 july 1989. With a proposal of 68 amendments to 233 sections and the insertion of 28 new sections in the 1988 motor vehicles act, the bill was introduced in the lok. Whoever, being a manufacturer, importer or dealer of motor vehicles, sells or delivers or alters or offers to sell or deliver or alter, a motor vehicle that is in contravention of the provisions of chapter vii of mv act, 1988 or the rules and regulations made thereunder, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one. The motor vehicles act 1988 advocatetanmoy law library. Users of motor vehicles to be insured against thirdparty risks. Some of the important sections in the motor vehicles act, 1988. Full text containing the act, motor vehicles act, 1988, with all the sections. This has been amended several times to keep it up to date.
Some important provisions of the motor vehicles act, 1988 sections 122, 123, 125, 126 and 128 of the motor vehicles act, 1988. H for particular section update, please tick in the box available before the. Form 31 application for transfer of ownership in the name of the person succeeding to the possession of the vehicle. The act is amended by the motor vehicles amendment act, 2019. The motor vehicle act 1988 suggests various rules and regulation for the public and it has a huge importance in the traffic regulation, so that the system goes systematically and in a proper way. Motor vehicles act, 1988 pdf download bare act geek upd8. Pdf the motor vehicles amendment act, 2019 jatin verma. Be it enacted by parliament in the seventieth year of the republic of india as follows. Motor vehicles act, 1988, section 221 central rules motor vehicles rules, 1989 whether a person licensed to drive a light motor vehicle is ipso facto entitled to drive a transport vehicle in that category, decided by a bench of three judges in in mukund dewangan vs. Motor vehicles act, 1988, sections 3, 10 and 149 central motor vehicles rules, 1989, rule 51 mact liability of insurer driving license transport vehicle autorikshawdelivery van for transport vehicle driving license is effective for a period of three years fact that license was granted for a period of 20 years. F list of two character iso 3166 country codes is available at the end. In this article, jagriti bharti of amity law school lucknow discusses a detailed list of offences under the motor vehicles act, 1988. Purposes for which motor vehicle with trade certificate may be used 37. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
The motor vehicles act, 1988 notes indian judiciary notes. Nations privileges and immunities act, 1947 57 76b. By the motor vehicles amendment act, 1994, inter alia, amendments were made for make special provisions under. The government has notified 63 provisions of the motor vehicles amendment act 2019, including the ones dealing with enhanced. Act, 1988, central motor vehicles rules, 1989, west bengal motor vehicles rules, 1989 as per notification no. The motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988 is a central legislation through which the road transport is regulated in the country. Nov 09, 2014 an introduction to motor vehicles act, 1988 1. Subrule 3 of rule 15 of the central motor vehicles rules, 1989. Pdf version printerfriendly ideal for printing entire document motor vehicle act published by quickscribe services ltd.
These documents are provided for private study or research purposes only. All about motor vehicle amendment act 2019 pdf download. Full text containing the act, motor vehicles act, 1988, with all the sections, schedules, short title, enactment date, and footnotes. This act is known as the motor vehicles act, 1988 act no. This act ensures everyone gets treated in a fair manner and to avoid disaster accidents. The maharashtra motor vehicles rules, 1989 chapter i preliminary 1. Whoever drives a motor vehicle or causes or allows a motor vehicle to be used in contravention of the provisions of subsection 1. Introduction with the development of civilization, act of negligence have become actionable wrong. This new act has increased fine for many offence to check the road accidents and improve the road. Form 32 application for transfer of ownership in case of a motor vehicle purchased or acquired in public auction.
Be it enacted by parliament in the thirtyninth year of the republic of india as follows. The act provides for grant of licenses and permits related to motor vehicles, standards for motor vehicles. The motor vehicles amendment bill, 2019 was passed by the parliament on 31st july 2019. Central kyc registry know your customer kyc application. Short title, extent and commencement 1 this act may be called the motor vehicles act, 1988. The updating and uploading of rules, regulations, notifications, etc. T code as per indian motor vehicle act, 1988 is available at the end. The motor vehicles act, 1939, consolidates and amends the law relating to motor vehicles. Short title and application 1 these rules may be called the maharashtra motor vehicles rules, 1989. The national highways authority of india act, 1988. Detailed list of offences under the motor vehicles act, 1988. Before, the motor vehicle act, 1988 came into existence, the motor vehicles act, 1939 was applicable for all type of motor accidents.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers confered by sections 27, 64, 110 and section 7 of the motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988, the central government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the central motor vehicles rules 1989. The government has notified 63 provisions of the motor vehicles amendment act 2019, including the ones dealing with. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the material. Special provisions regarding motor vehicle subject to hire.