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 laws. Motor vehicles act 1988 is an act of the parliament of india which regulates all aspects of road transport vehicles. 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. The act came into force with effect from 1st july, 1989 replacing the motor vehicles act, 1939.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the material. Sep 26, 2017 pdf the central motor vehicles draft amendment rules, 2017 notification no. The project is an endeavor to accomplish a detailed study of the provisions of motor vehicles act, 1988 dealing with third party risks. Pdf version printerfriendly ideal for printing entire document motor vehicle act published by quickscribe services ltd. Nyaydeep prakashans indian motor vehicle act, 1988 marathi. Motor vehicles taxation act 1988 schedule 1 schedule 1 motor vehicle tax for 2010. Some important provisions of the motor vehicles act, 1988 sections 122, 123, 125, 126 and 128 of the motor vehicles act, 1988. The motor vehicles act 1939 was subjected to various amendments from time to time in order to get in compliance with the changes in the society.
The erstwhile motor vehicles act, 1939 was repealed by section 217 of the motor vehicles act, 1988. Description of offence sectionrule maximum of punishment term of imprisonmentfine 1. The motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988 is a central legislation through which the road transport is regulated in the country. Subrule 3 of rule 15 of the central motor vehicles rules, 1989. The contents of the indian motor vehicles act, 1914 page were merged into motor vehicles act, 1988 on 21 may 2016 for the contribution history and old versions of the redirected page, please see. Aug 04, 2014 the motor vehicles act 1939 was subjected to various amendments from time to time in order to get in compliance with the changes in the society. The motor vehicles act 1988 strictly put forth procedures for permitting driving license. The central motor vehicles rules, 1989 rule contents page no. These documents are provided for private study or research purposes only. Motor vehicles act, 1988 pdf download bare act geek upd8. An act further to amend the motor vehicles act, 1988. It replaced motor vehicles act, 1939 which earlier replaced the first such enactment motor vehicles act, 1914. The motor vehicles amendment bill, 2017 a bill further to amend the motor vehicles act, 1988. Central motor vehicle rules, 1989 transport department.
Short title, extent and commencement, 1 this act may be called the motor. 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. Where death or permanent disablement of any person has resulted from an accident arising out of the use of a motor vehicle or motor vehicles, the owner of the vehicle shall, or, as the case may be, the owners of the vehicles shall, jointly and severally, be liable to pay compensation in respect of such death or disablement in accordance with the provisions of this section. If any of the rules are violated there are serious punishments. Short title and application 1 these rules may be called the maharashtra motor vehicles rules, 1989. Renewal of permits, driving licences and registration granted under the motor vehicles act, 1939. Nov 09, 2014 an introduction to motor vehicles act, 1988 1. This act ensures everyone gets treated in a fair manner and to avoid disaster accidents. Motor vehicles act 1988 complete act citation 548 bare. Accident claim section 166 of the motor vehicles act, 1988. The act is amended by the motor vehicles amendment act, 2019. The motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988 chandigarh. The control of national highways land and traffic act, 2002.
The act came into force with effect from 1st july, 1989 replacing the. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and. By the motor vehicles amendment act, 1994, inter alia, amendments were made for make special provisions under. Short title, extent and commencement 1 this act may be called the motor vehicles act, 1988. Driving without holding an effective driving licence s.
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. Dec 09, 20 claim under section 166 of the motor vehicles act, 1988 seeking compensation at. Clause 2 of schedule 2 provides that the amounts of tax specified in this schedule do not apply to motor vehicle tax payable under this act before 1 july 2010. The act came into force with effect from 1st july, 1989 replacing the motor vehicles act, 19398. Notwithstanding anything contained in subsection 1, the central government may, having regard to the purpose of a motor vehicle, such as, display or use for the purposes of a demonstration in any exhibition, use for the purposes of technical research or taking part in a vintage car rally, by notification in the official gazette, exempt, by a general or special order, subject to such. Amendment act 39 of 2001 statement of objects and reasons. Section 25e in the motor vehicles act, 1988 e launch prosecutions in respect of any offence under this act and to take a bond for ensuring the attendance of the offender before any court.
The motor vehicles act 1988 defines motor vehicle or vehicle as any mechanically propelled vehicle adapted for use upon roads whether the power of propulsion is transmitted thereto from an external or internal source. Jun 11, 2017 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 egovernance. The motor vehicles act 1988 advocatetanmoy law library. The national highways authority of india act, 1988 5. Be it enacted by parliament in the sixtyeighth year of the republic of india as follows. The motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988 consolidated and rationalised various laws regulating road transport. 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 the act came into force from 1 july 1989. They provide only for regulation of the use of the motor vehicles in public places. 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 maharashtra motor vehicles rules, 1989 chapter i preliminary 1. Be it enacted by parliament in the seventieth year of the republic of india as follows. Age limit in connection with driving of motor vehicles.
Review of the motor vehicles act, 1988 india, south asia. Definitions 1 chapter ii licensing of driversof motor vehicles. 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. The 2016 motor vehicles amendment bill was passed lately by the cabinet, and while the new reform aims at curbing the number of lives claimed in road accidents in india every year, heres what it could mean to the common man. Replacing the 1939 act, the motor vehicles act 1988 came into force and applicable to whole of india. Responsibility of owners of motor vehicles for contravention. Section 25 in the motor vehicles act, 1988 5 in addition to the powers that may be conferred on any officer of the motor vehicles department under subsection 3, such officer as may be empowered by the state government in this behalf shall also have the power to.
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