Section 9
Grant of driving licence—(1) Any person who is not for the time being disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence may apply to 1 [any licensing authority in the State]—
9. Grant of driving licence—(1) Any person who is not for the time being disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence may apply to 1 [any licensing authority in the State]—
(i) in which he ordinarily resides or carries on business, or
(ii) in which the school or establishment referred to in section 12 from where he is receiving or has received instruction in driving a motor vehicle is situated, for the issue to him of a driving licence.
(2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be in such form and shall be accompanied by such fee and such documents as may be prescribed by the Central Government.