The motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988 consolidated and rationalised various laws regulating road transport. Enumerate power of police officer to impound documents. These documents are provided for private study or research purposes only. Almost all features of road transport vehicles are mentioned in detail in the motor vehicles act, 1988 which is an act of the parliament of india. 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 notification in the official. This act ensures everyone gets treated in a fair manner and to avoid disaster accidents. The act provides in detail the legislative provisions regarding licensing of driversconductors, registration of motor vehicles, control of motor. The motor vehicles act, 1988 the act came into force from 1 july 1989.
Short title, extent and commencement 1 this act may be called the motor vehicles act, 1988. Description of offence sectionrule maximum of punishment term of imprisonmentfine 1. Provided that where the driving licence of a person authorises him to drive more than one class or description of motor vehicles and the order, made under subsection 1, disqualifies him from. The motor vehicle act 1988 indian bare acts india bare. Relationship with schedule 2 to road transport act 20 part 2 imposition of motor vehicle tax 4. Virtual legal assistant, query alert service and an adfree experience.
The act came into force with effect from 1st july, 1989 replacing the motor vehicles act, 19398. Be it enacted by parliament in the seventieth year of the republic of india as follows. Discuss special provisions for registration of motorvehicles of diplomatic officers, etc fainfi i whether a police officer can arrest a driver without warrant. An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to motor vehicles. Be it enacted by parliament in the thirtyninth year of the republic of india as follows.
Road traffic act 1988 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before. Short title and application 1 these rules may be called the maharashtra motor vehicles rules, 1989. Only after complying all conditions a license and its validity is granted. Motor vehicles act, 1988 pdf download bare act geek upd8. Motor vehicles taxation act 1988 as at 25 february 2019 act 111 of 1988 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. The motor vehicles act, 1988 act 59 of 1988 14 th october 1988 an act to consolidate and amend the law relating to motor vehicles be it enacted by parliament in the thirtyninth year of the republic of india as follows. Section 230 in the motor vehicles act, 1988 30 owner means a person in whose name a motor vehicle stands registered, and where such person is a minor, the guardian of such minor, and in relation to a motor vehicle which is the subject of a hirepurchase, agreement, or an agreement of lease or an agreement of hypothecation, the person. Dec 09, 20 claim under section 166 of the motor vehicles act, 1988 seeking compensation at. Age limit in connection with driving of motor vehicles. No person shall use, except as a passenger, or cause or allow any other person to use, a motor vehicle in a public place, unless there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle by that person or that other person, as the case may be, a policy of insurance complying with the requirements of this chapter. The motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988 chandigarh. This act studies various new rights created by the motor vehicles act, 1988 for claiming compensation in case of any death or bodily injury caused in an accident arising out of the use of amotor vehicles.
By the motor vehicles amendment act, 1994, inter alia, amendments were made to make special provisions under sections 66 and 67 so as to provide that vehicles operating on ecofriendly fuels shall be exempted. This act commences on a day or days to be appointed by proclamation. 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. Motor vehicles taxation act 1988 as at 25 february 2019. Ill motor vehicles taxation 1988 the legislature of new south wales enacts. Where the registration of motorvehicle is to be made.
Driving by a drunken person or by a person under the. Motor vehicle act 1988 question raised in lok sabha on implementation of motor vehicles act, 05122019 the increase in finespenalties is to ensure greater compliance and enhance deterrence for violation of traffic rules to. Nov 09, 2014 an introduction to motor vehicles act, 1988 1. At its top level, it divides the world of legislation into fifty topicallyorganized titles, and each title is further subdivided into any number of logical subtopics. 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. When an application has been duly made to the appropriate licensing authority and the applicant has satisfied such authority of his physical fitness under subsection 3 and has passed to the satisfaction of the licensing authority the test referred to in subsection 5, the licensing authority shall, subject to the provisions of section 7, issue the applicant a learners licence unless. The erstwhile motor vehicles act, 1939 was repealed by section 217 of the motor vehicles act, 1988. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the material. If any of the rules are violated there are serious punishments. Short title, extent and commencement, 1 this act may be called the motor. The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. It is preceded by motor vehicles act, 1939 and motor vehicles act, 1914. The act is amended by the motor vehicles amendment act, 2019. An act further to amend the motor vehicles act, 1988.
Motor vehicles act 1988 complete act citation 548 bare. The motor vehicles act has again been amended in 1939, and replaced in 1988. It shall also throw a light on the current scenario of third party claims in india and the necessary steps required to be taken in preventing and putting an end to fraudulent claims and other loopholes, if any, in the satisfaction of the claims. Review of the motor vehicles act, 1988 india, south asia. Sep 26, 2017 pdf the central motor vehicles amendment draft rules 2020 notification no. Driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration.
Nyaydeep prakashans indian motor vehicle act, 1988 marathi. Aug 04, 2014 the motor vehicles act 1988 strictly put forth procedures for permitting driving license. Registration of vehicles belonging to the central government. The motor vehicle amendment bill, 2016, claiming that no bogus driving lincences would be made and there would be no theft of vehicles once there is egov. The claims tribunal in a claim petition, is required to decide all. Amendment act 39 of 2001 statement of objects and reasons. This act may be cited as the motor vehicles taxation act 1988.
Pdf version printerfriendly ideal for printing entire document motor vehicle act published by quickscribe services ltd. It replaced motor vehicles act, 1939 which earlier replaced the first such enactment motor vehicles act, 1914. A person who attained the age of 18 can apply for a driving license for private vehicles. Motor vehicle act 1988 india environment portal news. The control of national highways land and traffic act, 2002. The motor vehicles act 1988 strictly put forth procedures for permitting driving license. Accident claim section 166 of the motor vehicles act, 1988. By the motor vehicles amendment act, 1994, inter alia, amendments were made for make special provisions under.
The motor vehicle act 1988 in india bare acts, banking and insurance, business and corporate, constitutional, consumer laws, criminal law, energy, environmental, family and inheritance, heritage and national importance, immigration law, labor law, the motor vehicle act 1988 national security, others, procedural and administration, property related, public utilities, shipping laws, tax. 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 notification in the official gazette, prohibit or restrict, subject to such exceptions and conditions as may be specified. The motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988 is a central legislation through which the road transport is regulated in the country. Motor accidents act 1988 no 102 nsw part 1 preliminary historical version valid from 6. The legislature amended the motor vehicles act, 1939 by inserting several new section and in 1988, a new motor vehicle act replaced the old one. The motor vehicles act 1988 advocatetanmoy law library. Motor vehicles act mva, 1988 almost all features of road transport vehicles are mentioned in detail in the motor vehicles act, 1988 which is an act of the parliament of india. Driving without holding an effective driving licence s. The act came into force with effect from 1st july, 1989 replacing the motor vehicles act, 1939. The national highways authority of india act, 1988 5. Act andor the rules framed thereunder permitting or empowering the motor accident claims tribunals to dismiss, for default, an application seeking compensation made under the m.
The project is an endeavor to accomplish a detailed study of the provisions of motor vehicles act, 1988 dealing with third party risks. Motor vehicles act, 1988, sections 3, 151 and 1492 central motor vehicles rules, 1989, rule 4 evidence act, 1872, sections 58 and 106 mact driving licence learners licence as on the date of accident on 5. Topics motor vehicles act, 1988 collection opensource language english. Motor vehicles taxation act 1988 no 111 section 3 historical version for 1. A person of 20 years of age can obtain driving license for transport vehicles.
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