THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 1989 1

1 · Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. (2) Save as otherwise provided in sub-rule (3) 2 [and sub-rule (2) of rule 103,] these rules shall come into force on the 1st day of July, 1989. (3) The provisions of 2 [rule 9,] sub-rule (3) of rule 16, sub-rule (4) of rule 96, 3 [* * *] subrule (3) of rule 105, rule 113, sub-rules (2), (3), (4) or (5) of rule 115, rules 118,122,124,125,126 and 127 shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint. 2. Definitions.—In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires— (a) "Act" means the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); 4 [(b) "agricultural tractor" means any mechanically propelled 4-wheel vehicle designed to work with suitable implements for various field operations and/or trailers to transport agricultural materials. Agricultural tractor is a non-transport vehicle; (c) "agricultural trailer" means a trailer generally left uncovered with single/double axle construction which is coupled to an agricultural tractor by means of two hooks and predominantly used for transporting agricultural materiaIs;] 5 [(ca) "construction equipment vehicle" means rubber tyred (including pneumatic tyred), rubber padded or steel drum wheel mounted, self-propelled, excavator, loader, backhoe, compactor roller, dumper, motor grader, mobile crane, dozer, fork lift truck, self-loading concrete mixer or any other construction equipment vehicle or combination thereof designed for off-highway operations in mining, industrial undertaking, irrigation and general construction but modified and manufactured with "on or off" or "on and off"

1 · Vide G.S.R. 590 (E), dated 2-6-1989, published in the Gazelle of India, Ext., Pi. II, S. 3, dated 2-6-1989.

2 · Inserted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

3 · The words and figures "sub-rule (3) of rule 103" omitted by G.S.R 221(E), daled 28-32001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

4 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

5 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

6 · [ 7 (d)] "financier" means a person or a title holder-cum-dealer who lets a motor vehicle on hire under an agreement of hire purchase or lease or hypothecation to the operator with a permission to get it registered in operator's name as registered owner;]

8 · [(e)] "Form" means a Form appended to these rules;

8 · [(f)] "section" means a section of the Act;

9 · [(g)] "trade certificate" means a certificate issued by the registering authority under rule 35;

9 · [(h)] "non-transport vehicle" means a motor vehicle which is not a transport vehicle.

10 · [(i) "Category L-l" means a motorcycle as defined in sub-section (27) of section 2 of the Act, with maximum design speed not exceeding 45 km/hour and engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc, if fitted with a thermic engine;

6 · CI. {aa) inserted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989), relattered as CI. (d) by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993) .

7 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for CI. (d) (w.e.f. 10-2-2004).

8 · Cls. (b) and (c) relettered as Cls. (e) and (/), respectively by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

9 · Cls. (d) and (e) relettered as Cls. (g) and (h), respectively by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

10 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

11 · [(s) "Smart Card" means a device capable of storing data and executing commands which is a microprocessor chip mounted on a plastic card and the dimensions of the card and chip are specified in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electro Technical Commission (IEC) 7816 specifications, as may be amended from time to time, and shall be as per the specifications specified in Annexure XI.

12 · [(r) "International Driving Permit" means the licence issued by a licensing authority in India under Chapter II of the Act to an Indian National authorising the person specified therein to drive any categories of motor vehicles as specified in Form 6-A in the areas or territories of countries other than India but excluding the countries with whom there are no diplomatic relations;]

13 · [(u) "Battery Operated Vehicle" means a vehicle adapted for use upon roads and powered exclusively by an electric motor whose traction energy is supplied exclusively by traction battery installed in the vehicle:

11 · Substituted by G.S.R. 513(E), dated 10-8-2004 (w.e.f. 10-9-2004).

12 · Inserted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

13 · Inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

3 · General.—The provisions of sub-section (1) of section 3 shall not apply to a person while receiving instructions or gaining experience in driving with the object of presenting himself for a test of competence to drive, so long as—

14 · [4. Evidence as to the correctness of address and age.—Every applicant for the issue of a licence under this Chapter shall produce as evidence of his address and age, any one or more of the following documents in original or relevant extracts thereof duly attested by a Gazette Officer of the Central Government or of a State Government or an officer of a local body who is equivalent in rank of a Gazetted Officer of the Government or Village Administration Officer or Municipal Corporation Councillor or Panchayat

15 · ["* * *] 2. Electoral Roll, 3. Life insurance Policy, 16 [* * *] 4. Passport, 17[* * *] 6. Pay slip issued by any office of the Central Government or a State Government or a local body, 17 [* * *] 8. School certificate, 9. Birth certificate,

10 · Certificate granted by a registered medical practitioner not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon, as to the age of the applicant,

18 · [11. Any other document or documents as may be prescribed by the State Government under clause (k) of section 28:]

14 · R. 4 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

16 · Item No. 3-A "3-A. Janta Insurance Policy" omitted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Earlier it was inserted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 15-10-1999 (w.e.f 22-10-1999).

15 · Item No. 1 " 1 . Ration Card" omitted by G.S.R.589(E),dated l6-9-2005 (vv.e.f.l6-9-2005).

17 · Item No. 5 "5. Electricity or Telephone Bill" and Item No. 7 "7. Mouse Tax Receipt" omitted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Before that Item Nos. 5,6 and 7 were inserted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000).

18 · Item 11 inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

5 · Medical certificate.— 19 [(1) Every application for the issue of a learner's licence or a driving licence or for making addition of another class or description of a motor vehicle to a driving licence or for renewal of a driving licence to drive a vehicle other than a transport vehicle shall be accompanied by a self-declaration as to the physical fitness as in Form 1 and every such application for a licence to drive a transport vehicle shall be accompanied by a medical certificate in Form 1-A issued by a registered medical practitioner referred to in sub-section (3) of section 8.]

20 · [(2) An application for a medical certificate shall contain a declaration in Form 1.

6 · Exemption from production of medical certificate.—Any person who has, after the date of commencement of these rules, produced a medical certificate in connection with the obtaining of a learner's licence or a driving licence, whether for initial issuance or for renewal thereof, or for addition of another class of motor vehicles to his driving licence, shall not be required to produce a medical certificate, except where the application is made for the renewal of a driving licence.

7 · Affixing of photograph to medical certificate.—A photograph of the applicant shall be affixed at the appropriate place shown in 21 [Form 1-A] and the registered medical practitioner shall affix his signature and seal to the said photograph in such a manner that the signature and the seal appear partly on the photograph and partly on the form of the medical certificate:

22 · [* * *]

8 · Minimum educational qualification for driving transport vehicles.—[Omitted by G.S.R. 933(E). dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).]

23 · [9. Educational qualifications for drivers of goods carriages carrying dangerous or hazardous goods.—2 24 [(1) One year from the date of commencement of Central Motor

19 · Sub-R. (1) substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Before thai sub-R (1) substituted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 5-10-1999).

20 · Inserted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

21 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "Form 1" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

22 · Proviso omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

23 · R. 9 substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

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24 · Sub-R. (1) substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

25 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

26 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

28 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "photograph of the size o\ live centimeters" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

29 · Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002, for "medium goods vehicle, a medium passenger motor vehicle, a heavy goods vehicle, or a heavy passenger motor vehicle" (w.e.f. 315-2002).

30 · Inserted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

36 · [(2) An application for an International Driving Permit shall be made in Fonn 4-A and shall be accompanied by—

31 · Inserted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier CI. (d) was omitted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Before that it was inserted by G .S. R. 684(E), da ted 5-10-1999 (w.e. f. 22-10-1999).

33 · R. 14 renumbered as sub-R. (1) thereof by G.S.R 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

32 · Substituted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000, for "motor cycle with engine capacity not exceeding 50cc" (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Earlier these words were substituted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999)

34 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "photograph of the size of five centimetres by six centimetres" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

36 · Inserted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

35 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "Form 1" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

15 · Driving test.—(1) No person shall appear for the test of competence to drive unless he has held a learner's licence for a period of at least 37 [thirty days].

37 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "six weeks" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

16 · Form of driving licence.—(1) Every driving licence issued or renewed by a licensing authority shall be in Form 6.

38 · . Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002, for "for the issue of a laminated card type driving licence, such card type driving licence" (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

39 · [(4) Every International Driving Pemit issued by a licensing authority shall be in Form 6A and shall be valid for a period of not more than one year from the date of issue, as the case may be, or till the validity of the driving licence, whichever is earlier.

16 · Form of driving licence.—(1) Every driving license issued or renewed by a licensing authority shall be in Form 6.

39 · Inserted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

40 · Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002, for "for the issue of a laminated card type driving licence, such card type driving licence" (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

41 · [(4) Every International Driving Pennit issued by a licensing authority shall be in Form 6-A and shall be valid for a period of not more than one year from the date of issue, as the case may be, or till the validity of the driving licence, whichever is earlier.

17 · Addition to driving licence.—(1) An application for addition of another class or description of motor vehicle to the driving licence shall be made in Form 8 to the licensing authority and shall be accompanied by—

18 · Renewal of driving licence.—(1) An application for the renewal of a driving licence shall be made in Form 9 to the licensing authority having jurisdiction over the area in which the applicant ordinarily resides or carries on business and shall be accompanied by—

41 · Inserted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

42 · CI. (c) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

43 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "photograph of the size of five centimetres by six centimetres" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

19 · Refund of fee.—Where the licensing authority rejects an application for the renewal of a driving licence under sub-section (5) of section 15, it shall refund half of the fee paid for such renewal to the applicant, on an application made by him in that behalf not later than thirty days from the date of receipt of the order rejecting the application.

20 · Driving licence to drive motor vehicle belonging to the Defence Department.—The authorities for the purpose of sub-section (1) of section 18 shall be—

21 · Powers of licensing authority to disqualify.—For the purpose of clause (J) of subsection (1) of section 19, the commission of the following acts by holder of a driving licence shall constitute nuisance or danger to the public, namely:—

44 · [(6) Driver, while driving a transport vehicle, engages himself in activity which is likely to disturb his concentration.]

44 · CI. (6) substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989(w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

45 · [(24) Abandoning a transport vehicle as a mark of protest or agitation of any kind or strike in a public place or in any other place in a manner causing obstructions and inconvenience to the public or passengers or other users of such places.]

46 · [(25) Using mobile phone while driving a vehicle.]

22 · Endorsement by Courts.—A Court convicting a holder of a licence, for any one of the offences specified hereunder, shall endorse or cause to be endorsed in the driving licence, the particulars of such conviction, namely:—

45 · CI. (24) substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989) .

46 · Inserted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

47 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), coated 28-10-1989, for "a lecture hail, room for demonstration of models, administrative section, reception room and sanitary block" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

48 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for certain words (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

50 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "library consisting" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

49 · Cls. (k) and (Z) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

51 · . The words "both in English and the regional languages" omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 2810-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

52 · CI. (vii) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

24 · Driving schools and establishments.—(1) No person shall establish or maintain any driving school or establishment for imparting instructions for hire or reward in driving motor vehicles without a licence in Form 11 granted by the licensing authority.

53 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), coated 28-10-1989, for "a lecture hall, room for demonstration of models, administrative section, reception room and sanitary block" (w.e.f. 18-10-1989).

54 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for certain words (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

55 · Cls. (k) and (Z) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

56 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "library consisting" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

25 · Duration of a licence and renewal thereof.—A licence granted in Form 11 shall be in force for a period of five years and may be renewed on an application in Form 13 made to the licensing authority which granted the licence not less than sixty days before the date of its expiry:

57 · The words "both in English and the regional languages" omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 2810-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

58 · CI. (vii) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

59 · Inserted byG.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005 (vv.e.f. 16-10-2005).

60 · [Provided that the validity of the said licence shall be subject to fulfilling the criteria as prescribed by the State Government, which shall be certified by the licensing authority or any other authority as may be prescribed for the purpose by the State Government on an annual basis.]

26 · Issue of duplicate licence.—(1) If at any time a licence granted under sub-rule (4) of rule 24 is lost or destroyed, the holder of the licence shall forthwith intimate the loss to the licensing authority which granted the licence and shall apply in writing to the said authority, for a duplicate.

27 · General conditions to be observed by the holder of a licence.—The holder of a licence granted under rule 24 shall,—

60 · Proviso added by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

61 · CI. (c) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (vv.e.f. 28-10-1989).

28 · Power of the licensing authority to suspend or revoke licence.—(1) If the licensing authority which granted the licence is satisfied, after giving the holder of the licence an opportunity of being heard, that he has—

29 · Appeal.—Any person aggrieved by any order of the licensing authority under subrule (5) of rule 24, rule 25 or rule 28 may, within thirty days of the date of receipt of such order, appeal to the Head of the Motor Vehicles Department established under section 213.

30 · Procedure for appeal.—(1) An appeal under rule 29 shall be preferred in duplicate in the form of a memorandum, setting forth the grounds of objections to the order of the licensing authority and shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the order appealed against and appropriate fee as specified in rule 32.

31 · Syllabus for imparting instructions in driving of motor vehicles.—(1) The syllabus for imparting instructions in driving of motor vehicles of the schools or establishments shall be as follows (see tables below):—

62 · Inserted by G.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-10-2005).

63 · [(5) Nothing in this rule shall apply in the case of an applicant whose driving licence authorises him to drive a motor cycle or a three-wheeler non-transport vehicle or a motor car, applying for a licence to drive a motor cab of the respective type, or in the case of an applicant holding a driving licence to drive a tractor, applying for a licence to drive a tractor-trailer combination.]

64 · [31-A. Temporary licence.—(1) Where there is no school or establishment as is referred to in sub-section (4) of section 12 or granted a licence under sub-rule (4) of rule 24, in any Taluk within the jurisdiction of the licensing authority, the licensing authority

63 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

64 · Inserted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

65 · [TABLE

65 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier the Table was substituted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-T2000). Before that the Table was substituted by G.S.R. 684 (E), dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999).

67 · Substituted by G.S.R 400(E), dated 31-5-2002, for "One hundred and fifty rupees" (w.e.f. 31-52002).

66 · Inserted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

68 · Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002, for "Thirty rupees" (w.e.f. 31 -5-2002),

70 · Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002, for "One hundred and fifty rupees" (w.e.f. 31-52002).

69 · Substituted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003, for "Thirty rupees" (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

33 · Condition for exemption from registration.—For the purpose of the proviso to section 39, a motor vehicle in the possession of a dealer shall be exempted from the necessity of registration subject to the condition that he obtains a trade certificate from the registering authority having jurisdiction in the area in which the dealer has his place of business in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.

34 · Trade certificate.—(1) An application for the grant or renewal of a trade certificate shall be made in Form 16 and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81.

35 · Grant or renewal of trade certificate.—(1) On receipt of an application for the grant or renewal of a trade certificate in respect of a vehicle, the registering authority may, if satisfied that the applicant is a bona fide dealer and requires the certificates specified in the application, issue to the applicant one or more certificates, as the case may be, in Form 17 71 [within thirty days from the date of receipt of such an application] and shall assign in respect of each certificate a trade registration mark consisting of the registration mark referred to in the notification made under sub-section (6) of section 41 and followed by two letters and a number containing not more than three digits for each vehicle, for example:-

71 · Inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-10-2005).

44 · Suspension or cancellation of trade certificate.—If the registering authority has reason to believe that the holder of any trade certificate has not complied with the provisions of rules 39 to 43, it may, after giving the holder an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel the trade certificate held by him.

45 · Appeal.—Any person aggrieved by an order of the registering authority under rule 35 or rule 44 may, within thirty days of the receipt of any such order, appeal to the head of the Motor Vehicles Department established under section 213.

46 · Procedure for appeal.—(l)The appeal referred to in rule 45 shall be preferred in duplicate in the form of a memorandum, setting forth the grounds of objections to the order of the registering authority and shall be accompanied by appropriate fee as specified in rule 81 and a certified copy of the order appealed against.

47 · Application for registration of motor vehicles.—(1) An application for registration of a motor vehicle shall be made in Form 20 to the registering authority within a period of 73 [seven days] from the date of taking delivery of such vehicle, excluding the period of journey and shall be accompanied by—

74 · [(c) copy of the proceedings of the State Transport Authority or Transport Commissioner or such other authorities as may be prescribed by the State Government for the purpose of approval of the design in the case of a trailer or a semi-trailer;]

72 · Inserted by GSR. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-10-2005).

73 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "two days" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

74 · CI. (c) substituted byG.S.R. 338(E),daled 26-3-1993(w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

48 · Issue of certificate of registration.—On receipt of an application under rule 47 and after verification of the documents furnished therewith, the registering authority shall, subject to the provisions of section 44, issue to the owner of the motor vehicle a 77 [certificate of registration in Form 23 or Form 23-A, as may be specified in the Notification issued by the concerned State Government or Union Territory Administration] 72 [within the period of thirty days from the receipt of such an application]: 69 [Provided that where the certificate of registration pertains to a transport vehicle it shall be handed over to the registered owner only after recording the certificate of fitness in Form 38 78 [within the period of thirty days from the date of receipt of such an application].]

49 · Registration records to be kept by the registering authority.—Every registering authority shall keep in Form 24 a permanent register of motor vehicles registered by it under section 41 and of motor vehicles of other States for which new registration marks are assigned by it under sub-section (2) of section 47 and shall also enter in such record under the respective registration numbers, all changes made with reference to the provisions of sub-section (10) or sub-section (14) of section 41, sub-section (5) of section 49, sub-section (6) of section 50, sub-sections (1), (2), (3) and (5) of section 51,

75 · Added by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

76 · CI. (h) substituted byG.S.R. 83(E), dated 5-2-2003 (w.e.f. 5-2-2003).

77 · Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002, for "certificate of registration in Form 23" (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

78 · Added by G.S.R 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

79 · [50. Form and manner of display of registration marks on the motor vehicles.— 80 [(1) On or after commencement of this rule, the registration mark referred to in sub-section (6) of section 41 shall be displayed both at the front and at the rear of all motor vehicles clearly and legibly in the form of security license plate of the following specifications, namely:—

79 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

80 · Sub-R. (1) substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 as amended by S.O. 938(E), dated 24-9-2001, S.O. 499(E), dated 9-5-2002 and S.O. 59(E), dated 21-1-2003 (w.e.f. 1-1-2004).

200 · x 100 mm

81 · [Provided further that the size of the registration plates for agricultural tractors shall be as follows:—

82 · [Provided also that the size of registration plate for power tiller shall be 285x45 mm and shall be exhibited at the front. Further, in case of trailer coupled to power tiller, the size of registration plate shall be 200x100 mm and shall be exhibited on its rear:]

83 · [Provided also that in case of a motor cycle, the size of 285x45 mm for front registration plate shall also be permitted.]

81 · Inserted by G.S.R. 720(E),dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

83 · Fourth proviso inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

82 · Third proviso inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

84 · [(d) the letters of the registration mark shall be in English and the figures shall be in Arabic numerals and shall be shown:—

85 · [(3) The registration mark shall be exhibited in two lines, the State code and registering authority code forming the first line and the rest forming the second line, one below the other:

85 · Added by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

87 · [51. Size of letters and numerals of the registration mark.—The dimension of letters and figures of the registration mark and the space between different letters and numerals and letters and edge of the plain surface shall be as follows:—

52 · Renewal of certificate of registration.—(1) An application by or on behalf of the owner of a motor vehicle, other than a transport veliicle, for the renewal of a certificate of registration, shall be made to the registering authority in whose jurisdiction the veliicle is, in Form 25 not more than sixty days before the date of its expiry, accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81.

86 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "vertical by more than 30 degrees" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

87 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

88 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

89 · Inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

53 · Issue of duplicate certificate of registration.—(1) if at any time, the certificate of registration is lost or destroyed the owner shall report to the police station in the jurisdiction of which the loss or destruction has occurred and intimate that fact in writing to the registering authority by whom the certificate of registration was issued.

54 · Assignment of new registration mark.—(1) An application for the assignment of a new registration mark under sub-section (1) of section 47 shall be made in Form 27 and shall be accompanied by a no objection certificate in Form 28 along with the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81, within a period of thirty days from the date of expiry of the period specified in the said section:

55 · Transfer of ownership.—(1) Where the ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred, the transferor shall report the fact of transfer in Form 29 to the registering authorities concerned in whose jurisdiction the transferor and the transferee reside or have their places of business.

90 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001, for "original registering authority" (w.e.f. 28-32001). Earlier these words were substituted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000).

56 · Transfer of ownership on death of owner of the vehicle.—(1) Where the owner of a motor vehicle dies, the person succeeding to the possession of the veliicle may for a period of three months, use the vehicle as if it has been transferred to him where such person has, within thirty days of the death of the owner informs the registering authority of the occurrence of the death of the owner and of his own intention to use the vehicle.

57 · Transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public auction.—

91 · [Provided that motor vehicle in the name of the Central Government or State Government shall not be transferred by the concerned registering authority without verifying the proceeding of the auction or disposal of the concerned vehicle.]

58 · No objection certificate.—(1) An application for the issue of no objection certificate under section 48 in respect of a motor vehicle shall be made in Form 28 to the registering authority by which the vehicle was previously registered, accompanied by—

91 · Inserted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f 10-2-2004).

59 · Change in residence.—An application for recording a change in the residence in the certificate of registration of a motor vehicle shall be made by the owner of the vehicle in Form 33 accompanied by the certificate of registration and proof of address in the manner specified in rule 4 and the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81.

60 · Endorsement of hire-purchase agreements, etc.—An application for making an entry of hire-purchase, lease or hypothecation agreement in the certificate of registration of a motor vehicle required under sub-section (2) of section 51 shall be made in Form 34 duly signed by the registered owner of the vehicle and the financier and shall be accompanied by the certificate of registration and the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81.

61 · Termination of hire-purchase agreements, etc.—(1) An application for making an entry of termination of agreement of hire purchase, lease or hypothecation referred to in sub-section (3) of section 51 shall be made in Form 35 duly signed by the registered owner of the vehicle and the financier, and shall be accompanied by the certificate of registration and the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81.

62 · Validity of certificate of fitness.—(1) A certificate of fitness in respect of a transport vehicle granted under section 56 shall be in Form 38 and such certificate when granted or renewed shall be valid for the period as indicated below:—

92 · Certain words omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

93 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

94 · [Provided that the renewal of a fitness certificate shall be made only after the 95 [Inspecting Officer or authorised testing stations as referred to in sub-section (1) of section 56 of the Act] has carried the tests specified in the Table given below, namely:—

94 · Proviso added by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier the Proviso was omitted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Before that the Proviso was added by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999).

95 · Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002, for "Inspecting Officer" (w.e.f. 27-12-2002).

63 · Regulation and control of authorised testing stations.—(1) No operator of an authorised testing station shall issue or renew a certificate of fitness to a transport vehicle under section 56 without a letter of authority in Fonn 39 granted by the registering authority.

96 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993, for "rupees ten thousand" (w.e.f. 26-31993).

97 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

99 · (e) the applicant maintains in good condition, the equipment and apparatus for undertaking test pertaining to 100 [exhaust gas, engine tuning, engine analysis], smoke emission, brake system, head-lights, wheel alignments, compressors, speedometers and other like components;]

64 · Duration of letter of authority.—A letter of authority granted or renewed shall be effective for a period of five years from the date of grant or renewal.

65 · General conditions to be observed by the holder of letter of authority.—The holder of a letter of authority shall—

98 · Certain words substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

99 · CI. (c) substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 {w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

100 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999, for "exhaust gas" (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

66 · Issue of duplicate letter of authority.—(1) If at any time the letter of authority granted or renewed under sub-rule (5) of rule 63 is lost or destroyed, the holder of the letter of authority shall report to the police station in the jurisdiction of which the loss or destruction has occurred and intimate the fact in writing to the registering authority which granted or renewed the letter of authority and shall apply for a duplicate.

70 · Appeal.—Any person aggrieved by an order of the registering authority under subrule (5) of-rule 63 oV sub-rule (1) of rule 69, may, within thirty days of the receipt of the order, appeal to the Head of the Motor Vehicles Department of the State Government established under section 213.

71 · Procedure for appeal.—(1) An appeal under rule 70 shall be preferred in duplicate in the form of a memorandum, setting forth the grounds of objections to the order of the registering authority and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81 and a certified copy of such order.

72 · Voluntary surrender of letter of authority.—(1) The holder of a letter of authority may, at any time, surrender the letter of authority issued to him, to the registering authority which has granted the letter of authority and on such surrender, the registering authority shall cancel the letter of authority forthwith.

73 · Tax clearance certificate to be submitted to the testing station.—No authorised testing station shall accept an application for the grant or renewal of a certificate of fitness unless the same is accompanied by a tax clearance certificate in such form as may be specified by the State Government, from the Regional Transport Officer or motor vehicle inspector having jurisdiction in the area to the effect that the vehicle is not in arrears of motor vehicle tax or any compounding fee referred to in sub-sections (5) and (6) of section 86.

74 · Assignment of registration marks to the vehicles belonging to the Central Government used for defence purposes.—The authority referred to in sub-section (1) of section 60 shall assign registration marks to the vehicles belonging to the Central Government and used for defence purposes in the following manner, namely:—

75 · State register of motor vehicles.—(1) Each State Government shall maintain a State register of motor vehicles in respect of motor vehicles registered in the State in Form 41.

76 · Registration of vehicles of diplomatic and consular officers.—(1) Every application for registration of a motor vehicle under sub-section (1) of section 42 by or on behalf of any diplomatic officer or consular officer shall be made in triplicate by the head of the mission or consular officer in Form 42 and be addressed to the registering authority through the Competent Authority accompanied by the relevant documents and fees referred to in rule 47.

101 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier these words were omitted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Before that these words were inserted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999).

102 · [(6) A motor vehicle belonging to a diplomatic mission in Delhi or to any of its diplomatic officer shall be assigned a registration mark consisting of the letters "CD" preceded by the number allotted to the mission by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India and followed by a number allotted to the vehicle by the registering authority in the following manner, namely:—

102 · Sub-R. (6) substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

103 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001, for "outside Delhi" (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

104 · [Explanation.—For the purposes of this rule and rules 77, 78 and 79, "competent authority" means:—

105 · [76-A. Application of rules 76 to 80 to organisations notified under the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947.—The provisions of rules 76 and 77 to 80 shall apply to the motor vehicles of diplomatic officers of the organisations notified

104 · Substituted by G.S.R. 129(E), dated 16-2-2000 (w.e.f. 16-2-2000).

105 · Inserted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). 1. Inserted by G.S.R. 644, dated 25-9-1995.

106 · Inserted by G.S.R. 395(E), dated 16-7-1997 (w.e.f. 16-7-1997).

107 · displayed on a plate in line with the axis of the vehicle and shall, in such a case, be displayed on both sides of the plate.

78 · Assignment of new registration mark on removal of vehicle to another State.—

80 · Transfer or disposal of motor vehicle registered under rule 76.—(1) Where a motor vehicle registered in accordance with rule 76 is transferred by way of sale or otherwise, the transferor shall, within fourteen days, report the fact of the transfer along with the full name and address of the person to whom the vehicle is transferred to the registering authority within whose jurisdiction the transfer is effected and shall simultaneously send copies of the said report to:—

81 · Fees.—The fee which shall be charged under the provisions of this Chapter shall be as specified in the table below:

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108 · [Provided that in case for any purpose referred to in Serial Numbers 4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 oi this Table is issued on any Smart Card, an additional amount of fee of Rupees Two hundred shall be charged for each such card.]

82 · Tourist permits.—(1) An application for the grant of permit in respect of a tourist vehicle (hereinafter referred to in these rules as a tourist permit) shall be made in Form 45 to the State Transport Authority.

83 · Authorization fee.—(1) An application for the grant of authorisation for a tourist permit shall be made in Form 46 and shall be accompanied by a fee of Rs. 500 per annum in the form of a bank draft.

108 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

110 · CI. (b) ot sub-R. (2) renumbered as CI. (a) and CI. (n) as so renumbered substituted by G.S.R. 338(E),dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

109 · CI. (a) of sub-R. (2) omitted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f 26-3-1993).

111 · CI. (c) of sub-R. (2) renumbered as CI. (b) by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-31993).

112 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993, for "2 years, 5 years or 7 years" (w.e.f 26-31993).

113 · [(2) Every authorization shall be granted in Form 23-A, in case the certificate of registration is issued on Smart Card or shall be granted in Form 47, in case the authorization is in paper document mode subject to the payment of taxes or fees, if any, levied by the concerned State. The authority which grants the authorization shall issue to the permit holder separate receipts for such taxes or fees in respect of each bank draft and such receipts shall be security printed watermark paper carrying such hologram as may be specified by the concerned State/Union Territory:

114 · [(2-A) The authority which grants the authorisation shall inform the State Transport Authorities concerned the registration number of the motor vehicle, the name and address of the permit holder and the period for which the said authorisation is valid:]

115 · [Provided that where the permit holder undertakes to pay the tax direct to the concerned State Transport Authority at the time of entry in his jurisdiction, the authorisation shall expressly state that it has been issued subject to payment of taxes to the concerned State Transport Authority.]

85 · Additional conditions of tourist permit.—The following shall be the additional conditions of every tourist permit granted to a tourist vehicle other than a motor cab under sub-section (9) of section 88, namely:—

113 · Sub-R. (2) substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (vv.e.f. 31-5-2002).

114 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

115 · Inserted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Earlier Proviso was omitted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999).

116 · The words "and shall expire on the 31st day of March of the year" omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

118 · [(2) One copy of the list referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be carried in the tourist vehicle and shall be produced on demand by the officers authorised to demand production of documents by or under the provisions of the Act and the Rules, and the second copy shall be preserved by the permit holder.]

117 · Certain words omitted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

118 · Sub-R. (2) substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

119 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993, for "two months" (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

120 · [Provided that this rule shall not apply to motor cabs covered under the 'Rent a Cab' Scheme, 1989.]

86 · Application for national permit.—An application for the grant of a national permit shall be made in Form 48 to the authority referred to in section 69.

87 · Form, contents and duration of authorisation.—(1) An application for the grant of an authorisation for a national permit shall be made in Form 46 and shall be accompanied by a fee of Rs. 500 per annum in the form of a bank draft.

121 · [(2) Every authorization shall be granted in Form 23-A, in case the certificate of registration is issued on Smart Card or shall be granted in Form 47, in case the

120 · Added by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

121 · Sub-R. (2) substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-20U2).

122 · [(2-A) The authority which grants the authorisation shall inform the State Transport Authorities concerned the registration number of the motor vehicle, the name and address of the permit holder and the period for which the said authorisation is valid.]

124 · [88. Age of motor vehicle for the purpose of national permit.—(1) No national permit shall be granted in respect of a goods carriage, other than multiaxle vehicle, which is more than -[twelve years] old at any point of time.

126 · [(4) No national pennit shall be granted in respect of a multi-axle trailer approved to carry a gross vehicle weight of more than 50 tonnes, which is more than 25 years old at

122 · Inserted by G.S.R. 799(E), dated 30-12-1993 (w.e.f. 30-12-1993).

123 · Tine words "and shall expire on the 31st day of March of the year" omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

124 · R. 88 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

125 · Substituted by G.S.R. 799(E), dated 30-12-1993, for "nine years" (w.e.f. 30-12-1993).

126 · Inserted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

127 · [(5) A national permit shall be in such security printed watermark paper and shall carry such hologram as the State Government or the State Transport Authority, as the case may be, issuing such permit, may specify:

128 · [* * *"]

90 · Additional conditions for national permit.—The national permit issued under subsection (12) of section 88 shall be subject to the following additional conditions, namely:—

129 · [Provided that this sub-rule shall apply to light motor vehicle and medium goods vehicles only from a date to be notified by the Central Government.]

127 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

129 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

128 · R 89 omitted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier R. 89 was inserted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Before that R. 89 was omitted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999).

91 · Definitions.—In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—

130 · Inserted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

131 · [Provided that nothing contained in this rule shall apply to vehicles manufactured prior to the coming into force of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993.]

133 · [(3) Testing of components conforming to standards in lieu of Indian Standards: Whenever a part, component or assembly is used in a vehicle complying with standards in lieu of those notified in these rules such as an international standard (for example, EEC/ECE/IEC/ISO or such other standards) or a foreign national standard, permission for use of such parts, component or assembly complying with such standards shall be approved by the Central Government.

93 · Overall dimension of motor vehicles.—(1) The overall width of a motor vehicle, measured at right angles to the axis of the motor vehicle between perpendicular planes enclosing the extreme points, 134 [shall not exceed 2.6 metres.]

131 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

132 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

133 · Inserted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

134 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001, for "shallnot exceed" (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

135 · Cls. (i) and (ii) omitted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

137 · [(1-A) The overall width of a construction equipment vehicle, measured at right angles to the axis of the construction equipment veliicle between perpendicular planes enclosing the extreme points, shall not exceed 3 metres while in the travel mode and such construction equipment vehicle 138 [shall be painted by yellow and black zebra stripes on the portion of the width that exceeds 2.6 metres] on the front and rear sides duly marked for night time driving/parking suitably by red lamps at the front and rear:]

136 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001, for "(when in operation)" (w.e.f. 28-32001).

137 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

138 · Substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002, for "shall be painted for the entire with by yellow and black zebra stripes" (w.e.f. 27-8-2002).

139 · . Inserted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8-2002).

140 · Sub-R. (2) substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

141 · [(3-A)The overall length of the construction equipment vehicle, in travel shall not exceed 12.75 metres:

141 · Inserted by G.S.R 642(E),dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

143 · [(ii) in the case of a double decked transport vehicle, shall not exceed 4.75 metres;

144 · [(7-A) No part of the construction equipment vehicle in travel mode other than a direction indicator, or a driving mirror, shall project laterally more than 300 millimetres beyond the extreme outer edge of the tyres or wheel drums regardless of single or dual tyres or rollers.]

145 · [(8)] No motor vehicle shall be loaded in such a manner that the load or any part thereof extends,—

146 · [93-A. Overall dimension for agricultural tractors.—(1) The overall width of the agricultural tractor shall not exceed 2.6 metres.

142 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "motor vehicle" (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

143 · CI. (ii) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005(w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

144 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E),dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

145 · Renumbered by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

147 · [93-B. Overall dimension for power tillers.—(1) The overall length of the power tiller with a riding attachment shall not exceed 3.5 metres.

94 · Condition of tyres.— 148 [(1) 149 [Every motor vehicle including agricultural tractor and its trailer] shall be fitted with pneumatic tyres and every construction equipment vehicle, other than steel drum rollers of vibratory compactors or compactor rollers or road roller or a track laying vehicle, shall be fitted with pneumatic tyres or solid rubber tyres.]

146 · Inserted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

147 · R. 93-B inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

148 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

149 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "Every motor vehicle" (w.e.f. 10-82004).

150 · [(iv) the Non-Skid Depth (NSD), shall not be less than 0.8 mm in the case of twowheeler and three-wheeler and 1.6 mm in the case of other motor vehicles, below the Tread Wear Indicator (TWI) embedded in tyres at the time of manufacture:]

151 · [Provided also that the requirements of the Non-Skid Depth (NSD) and Tread Wear Indicator (TWI) specified in clause (iv) shall not be applicable for the agricultural tractor tyres.]

95 · Size and ply rating of tyres.— 152 [(1) The tyres including radial tyres used on all motor vehicles manufactured or imported on and after the 1st day of April, 2006, other than agricultural tractors, construction equipment vehicles and power tillers shall comply with the requirements specified in A1S:044 (Part 1 to 3): 2004 as applicable till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986):

150 · Substituted by G.S.R. lll(E),dated 10-2-2004, for "a motor vehicle" (w.e.i, 10-8-2004).

151 · Inserted by G.S.R. lll(E),dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

152 · Sub-R. (1) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

153 · [(2)The maximum gross vehicle weight and the maximum safe axle weight of each axle of a vehicle shall, having regard to the size, nature and number of tyres and maximum weight permitted to be carried by the tyres as per sub-rule (1), be—

154 · [ 155 [(2-A) The size of the tyres of a construction equipment vehicle] specified in column (1) of the Table below shall have a ply rating specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table in respect of maximum weight permitted to be carried by such tyre specified in the corresponding entry in column (3) thereof:

153 · Inserted by G.S.R 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

155 · Substituted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003, for the brackets, figure and words "(2) The size of the tyres of a construction equipment vehicle" (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

154 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000),

157 · [2. The maximum axle loading capacities shall be verified based on the safe loading capacities of the tyres. In cases where the axle load exceed 10.2 tonnes, the vehicle manufacturer shall ask the user to seek the prior permission of the concerned Regional or State Transport Authorities in whose jurisdiction the construction equipment vehicle is expected to ply depending upon the conditions of roads/bridges, where deemed fit. Such construction equipment vehicles whose axle load exceeds 10.2 tonnes shall display permanently on the vehicle a placard indicating "NOT FOR PLYING ON ROADS". These conditions shall be mentioned in the certificate, issued by the testing agencies referred to in the rule 126, where the axle load exceeds 10.2 tonnes.]

158 · [(5) Every tyre manufacturer shall, in addition to any trade mark or size of the tyre, also emboss on it the following, namely:—

159 · [(6) In the case of Indian manufactured vehicles and imported vehicles (new and old), the size of tyres if included in the International Standards, namely, ECE, JATMA, ETRTO and T&RA besides Bureau of Indian Standards may also be accepted under this rule:

156 · The existing note numbered as "1" by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-82002).

157 · Inserted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8-2002).

158 · Inserted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-9-2001).

159 · Inserted by G.S.R 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

160 · [95-A. Size and ply rating of tyres for agricultural tractor.—(1) The tyre of the agricultural tractor shall have load carrying capacity as may be specified by the tyre manufacturer, subject to the condition that the maximum load specified by the agricultural tractor manufacturer shall not be greater than the load permitted by the tyre manufacturer.

161 · [95-B. Size and ply rating of tyres for power tillers.—(1) The tyre should have load carrying capacity as specified by the tyre manufacturer, however, the maximum load specified by the power tiller manufacturer shall not be greater than that permitted by the tyre manufacturer.

160 · Inserted by G.S.R 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

161 · R 95-B inserted by G.S.R. 5S9(E),dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

96 · Brakes.— 162 [(1) Every motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle, three-wheeled invalid carriage, trailer or a road roller shall be equipped with two independent and efficient braking systems, namely, the parking brake and foot operated service brake:

163 · [***]

165 · [(4) Every motor vehicle manufactured on and after the 1 st day of April, 2006 shall have a braking system whose performance shall conform to the following Indian Standard, namely:—

162 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

164 · Added by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

163 · Proviso omitted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

165 · Sub-R. (4) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

166 · [(9) The following category of vehicles shall be fitted with Anti-Lock Braking System conforming to IS:11852:2003 (Part 9):—

167 · [96-A. Brakes for construction equipment vehicle.—(1) Construction equipment vehicle with hydrostatic transmission shall employ either hand or foot operated hydrostatic braking system both for service and parking brake system acting at least on two wheels on the same axle or drum.

166 · Sub-R. (9) inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

167 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

168 · [(7)The service braking system of the construction equipment vehicle shall be capable of bringing the vehicle to a halt within the stopping distance as calculated by the formula given below, when tested in unladen condition and attachment carry position at a speed corresponding to 80 per cent, of the design maximum speed. The test shall be conducted in the forward direction of travel on a dry level hard road in good condition and during the test the acceleration control or travel shall be fully released and in the case of vehicle with manual gear shifting control, the top gear and the clutch shall be engaged.]

169 · [ 170 [96-B. High Speed Braking Requirements].—For high speed braking, the following test procedure shall be followed, namely:—

168 · Substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8-2002).

170 · Substituted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003, for the figures, letter and words "96-A High Speed Braking Requirements" (w.e.f. 10-10-2003).

169 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E) dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

171 · [96-C Brakes for agricultural tractor.—The braking system of the agricultural tractor shall conform to IS: 12061-1994 and IS: 12207-1999, as amended from time to time.]

172 · [96-D. Braking requirements for power tillers.—The power tillers when coupled to a trailer shall meet the following requirements, namely:—

97 · Brakes for trailers.—(1) 173 [Every trailer, other than a tractor-drawn trailer, having five hundred kilograms and more of weight] shall have an efficient braking system which are capable of being applied when it is being drawn,—

171 · Inserted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

172 · R. 96-D inserted by G.S.R 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f 16-9-2006).

173 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

98 · Steering gears.—(1) The steering gear of every motor vehicle shall be maintained in good and sound condition, free from back-lash exceeding 30 degrees on the steering wheel, all 174 [ball joints connecting the steering linkage,] shall be protected by rubber caps and where the connections are secured with bolts or pins, the bolts or pins shall be effectively locked.

175 · [(2) The steering gear of every motor vehicle shall be so constructed as to conform to IS: 12222-1987, as amended from time to time.]

176 · [(3) 177 [On and after 1st May, 2003], the steering effort of all motor vehicles other than three-wheelers not fitted with steering wheel, motor cycles, 178 [and invalid carriages] manufactured shall conform to the Indian Standard IS: 11948-1999, as amended from time to time.]]

179 · [(4) Every heavy passenger motor vehicle manufactured after expiry of six months from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2000 (including the date of such commencement), shall be fitted with power steering gears.]

180 · [(5) The power steering shall be fitted in,—

174 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

175 · Sub-R. (2) substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

176 · Sub-R.(3) substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

177 · Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002, for "On and after 1st January, 2003" (w.e.f. 27-12-2002).

178 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "invalid carriages and agricultural tractors" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

179 · Inserted by G.S.R. 65(E), dated 25-1-2000 (w.e.f. 25-1-2000).

180 · Sub-R (5) substituted by G.S.R. lll(E),dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004). Earliersub-

181 · [98-A. Steering gears for construction equipment vehicles.—(l)The steering system of every construction vehicle shall be maintained in good and sound condition, with backlash not exceeding 30 degrees on the steering wheel when tested with the engine running; ball-joints connecting the steering linkage of the mechanical steering system shall be protected by rubber caps and where the connections are secured with bolts or pins, the bolts or pins shall be effectively locked; in the case of hydrostatic steering system the moving parts shall be effectively sealed and protected from dust ingress.

182 · [98-B. Steering Gears for agricultural tractors.—(1) The steering gear of agricultural tractor shall be maintained in good and sound condition, free from backlash exceeding 30 degrees on the steering wheels. All ball joints connecting the steering linkage shall be protected by rubber caps and where the connections are secured with bolts, or pins, the bolts or pins shall be effectively locked.

183 · [98-C. Steering gear for power tillers.—The turning circle diameter and the turning clearance circle diameter of power tillers coupled to trailers, when measured as per IS:12222:1987, as amended from time to time, shall not exceed 10 metres.]

99 · Forward and backward motion.—Every 184 [motor vehicle including 185 [construction equipment vehicle] and agriculture tractor] other than a motor cycle and three-wheeled

181 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

182 · Inserted by G.S.R. lll(E),dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

183 · R. 98-C inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

184 · Substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002, for "motor vehicle" (w.e.f. 27-8-2002).

187 · [Provided that power tillers with a riding attachment and power tillers coupled to trailers shall be capable of moving under its own power in the reverse direction also.]

100 · Safety glass.—(1) The glass of windscreens and the windows of every motor vehicle 188 [other than agricultural tractors] shall be of safety glass:

192 · [(2) The glass of the windscreen and rear window of every motor vehicle shall be such and shall be maintained in such a condition that the visual transmission of light is not less than 70%. The glasses used for side windows are such and shall be maintained in such condition that the visual transmission of light is not less than 50%, and shall conform to Indian Standards 193 [IS: 2553— Part 2—1992];

194 · [(3) The glass of the front windscreen of every motor vehicle 195 [other than twowheelers and agricultural tractors] manufactured after three years from the coming into

185 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "construction equipment vehicle" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

186 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993, for "either forwards or backwards" (w.e.f. 263-1993).

187 · 187

188 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

190 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "approved by" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989). l.The words "as certified by the Automobile Research Association of India, Pune" omitted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

189 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993, for "acrylic transport sheet" (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

191 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999, for "extending to thirty degrees" (w.e.f. 18-31999).

192 · Sub-R. (2) substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

193 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999, for "IS:2253 Part 2" (w.e.f. 18-31999).

194 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

196 · [Provided that on and from three months after the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1999, the glass of the front windscreen of every motor vehicle other than two-wheelers and agricultural tractors shall be made of laminated safety glass conforming to the Indian Standards IS: 2553—Part 2—1992.]

197 · [(3-A) The glass of the front windscreen of a construction equipment vehicle manufactured after 3 years from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000 shall be made of laminated safety glass.]

199 · [101. Windscreen wiper.—(1) An efficient power operated 200 [* * *] windscreen wiper shall be fitted to every motor vehicle having a windscreen, other than three-wheeled invalid carriage 201 [and motor cycles].

195 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999, for "other than agricultural tractors" (w.e.f. 183-1999).

197 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

196 · Inserted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

198 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

200 · The words "or foot operated" omitted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w e I" 18-3-1999).

199 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

201 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "motor cycles and three-wheelers of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc" (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

203 · Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002, for "manufactured on and after 1st January, 2003" (w.e.f. 27-12-2002).

202 · Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

206 · [102. Signalling devices, direction indicators and stop lights.—2 207 [(1) The signal to turn to the right or to the left shall be given by electrically operated direction indicator lamps on all motor vehicles including construction equipment vehicles. Every construction equipment vehicle shall be fitted and maintained so that the following conditions are met, namely:—

208 · [(2) On all vehicles other than motor cycles, 209 [the intention to stop the vehicle (other than construction equipment vehicle having hydrostatic brakes)] shall be indicated by two electrical stop lamps which shall be red in colour and shall be fitted one on each left and right-hand sides at the rear of the vehicle. The stop lamps shall light up on the actuation of the service brake control. In the case of motor cycle, the intention to stop the vehicle shall be indicated by one stop lamp at the rear which shall light up on the actuation of the control operating the brakes on the rear wheels.]

204 · Sub-R. (2-A) substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8-2002). Earlier sub-R.

206 · Substituted by G.S.R. 33S(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

205 · Sub-R. (3) omitted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

207 · Sub-R. (1) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 14-2006).

209 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

208 · Sub-R. (2) substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

103 · Position of the indicator.—(1) A direction indicator shall be fitted and every direction indicator shall be so designed and fitted that -''[the driver of the vehicle including a construction equipment vehicle] when in his driving seat is aware that it is operating correctly.

210 · [(2) One year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, 21 [every motor vehicle including a construction equipment vehicle] other than 211 [* * *] motor cycles shall be equipped with such a device that when the vehicle is in an immobilized condition all the direction indicators flash together giving hazard warning to other road users.]

212 · [104. Fitment of reflectors.—2 213 [(1) Every motor vehicle manufactured on and after the 1st day of April, 2006, including trailers and semi-trailers, other than three-wheelers and motor cycles shall be fitted with two red reflectors, one each on both sides at their rear. Every motor cycle shall be fitted with at least one red reflex reflector at the rear:

210 · Substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002, for "the driver of the vehicle" and "every motor vehicle", respectively (w.e.f. 27-8-2002).

211 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

212 · 23. The words "three wheelers of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc and" omitted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

213 · Sub-R. (1) and the proviso substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 169-2005).

214 · The words "of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc" omitted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

215 · [(3) All trailers including semi-trailers, other than those drawn by three-wheeled tractors 25 [* * *] shall be fitted with the following reflex reflectors, namely,—

216 · [(4) On and after expiry of one year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1999, the reflectors referred to in this rule and in rule 110 shall be of reflex type conforming to 217 [AIS:057:2005 till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986)].

218 · [(5) On and from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993, every motor vehicle and trailer of length exceeding 6 metres shall be fitted with two amber coloured reflex reflectors on each left hand and right hand of the vehicle, one set as close to the front end as possible and the other set as close to the rear end as possible. The height of the side reflectors above the ground shall not be more than 1500 mm. The area of each reflector shall not be less than 28.5 sq. cm.:

219 · [104-A. Fitment of reflectors on construction equipment vehicles.—All construction equipment vehicles shall be fitted with—

215 · 26. Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

217 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "the Indian Standards IS:8339— 1993 specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards" (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

216 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999). Earlier sub-R. (4) was substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

218 · Substituted by G.S.R 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

219 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

220 · [Provided that the fitment of reflex reflectors on the implements such as booms of cranes and anus of shovels, shall not be mandatory. However, wherever possible the fitment of these reflectors may be done considering the working environment/nature of these machines in the fields;]

221 · [104-B. Fitment of reflectors for agricultural tractors.—(1) Every agricultural tractor manufactured on and after the 1st day of April, 2006 shall be fitted with two nontriangular red reflectors of not less than 7 sq. cm reflecting area one each on both sides at the rear.

220 · Substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002, for the proviso (w.e.f. 27-8-2002).

221 · R. 104-B inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

105 · Lamps.—2 222 [(1) Save as hereinafter provided, every motor vehicle, while being driven in a public place, during the period half an hour after sunset and at any time when there is no sufficient light, shall be lit with the following lamps which shall render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the road at a distance of one hundred and fifty five metres ahead:—

225 · [ 226 [on the rear of the vehicle including construction equipment vehicle], and on the side in the case of construction equipment vehicle] so as to render it legible from a distance of fifteen metres to the rear:

222 · Sub-R. (1) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 14-2006).

223 · The words "a motor cycle and" omitted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w e I 18-3-1999).

224 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

225 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000, for "on the rear of the vehicle" (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

226 · Substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002, for "on the rear of the vehicle" (w.e.f. 27-82002).

39 · [(3) On and from the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, all the obligatory front head lamps of a motor vehicle other than motor cycles shall be as nearly as possible of the same power and fixed at a height as specified in Indian Standards 40 [IS: 8415—1977] (clause 4.1):

227 · [(3-A) On and from the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000, all the obligatory front head lamps of a construction equipment vehicle shall be as nearly as possible of the same power and fixed at a height so that front visibility is maintained and farthermost point of equipment/attachment is clearly seen by on-coming traffic]

228 · [ 229 ***]

227 · Inserted by G.S.R 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

228 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

229 · Proviso omitted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

231 · [Provided that every construction equipment vehicle of an unconventiona I or extraordinary type in travel mode shall be fitted or installed with a red indicator lamp of size of not less than 100 square centimetres on the extreme rearmost point of the body.] 232 [(7) On and from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1999, every motor vehicle manufactured shall be fitted with at least one lamp which shall automatically be operated, throwing a white light to the rear, when the vehicle is being driven in the reverse gear.]

233 · [(8) In the case of vehicles, other than three-wheelers of engine capacity not exceeding 500 CC, which are attached with trailers, all the lamps required to be fitted on the rear of the vehicle shall be fitted at the rear of the trailer.]

234 · [(8-A) On the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000, every construction equipment vehicle shall be fitted with two lamps at the rear throwing light to the rear when the vehicle is being driven in the reverse gear and there shall also be an audible warning system operating when the vehicle is being driven in the reverse gear, the audible warning system and the light being automatically operated when the vehicle is in reverse gear.]

106 · Deflection of lights.—(1) No lamp showing a light to the front shall be used on 235 [any motor vehicle including construction equipment vehicle] (whether fitted with single or dual head lamp) unless such lamp is so constructed, fitted and maintained that the beam of light emitted therefrom—

236 · [(2) is permanently deflected downwards to such an extent that it is not capable of dazzling any person whose eye position is,—

230 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

231 · Added by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

232 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999). Earlier sub-R. (7) was inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

233 · Inserted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

234 · Added by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000). Previously inserted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999. [There seems to be some confusion/mis take in the language of CI. 13(/) of G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 and CI. 13(g) of G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000—Ed.]

235 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

236 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

237 · [(a)***]

238 · [* * *]

239 · [(2)] The provisions of sub-rule (1) shall not apply to any lamp fitted with an electric bulb, if the power of the bulb does not exceed 7 watts and the lamp is fitted with a frosted glass or other material which has the effect of diffusing the light.

240 · [107. Top lights.—Every goods vehicle including trailer and semi-trailer other than three-wheelers and vehicles with overall width not exceeding 2.1 metres shall be fitted with two white lights at the top right and left comers 241 [showing white light to the front] and two red lights at the top right and 241 [showing red light to the rear]. The lights shall remain lit when the vehicle is kept stationary on the road during night and at the time of poor visibility:

242 · [107-A. Implement lights for construction equipment vehicle.— Construction equipment vehicle having implements with front overhang greater than 60% of wheelbase shall be fixed with additional implement light of amber colour at a location nearest to the extreme edge of the implement without affecting the functions of showing light in all directions and where the implement is more than 3 metres in length, additional

237 · Proviso to CI. (a) omitted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

238 · Sub-R. (2) omitted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

239 · Sub-R (3) renumbered as sub-R (2) by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-

240 · Substituted by G.S.R 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

241 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

242 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642CE), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000)

243 · [108. Use of red, white or blue light.—(1) No motor vehicle shall show a red light to the front or light other than red to rear:

243 · Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

244 · [108-A. Use of red or white light on construction equipment vehicles.—

244 · [109. Parking light.—2 245 [Every construction equipment vehicle and every motor vehicle other than] 246 [* * *]] motor cycles and three-wheeled invalid carriages shall be provided with one white or amber parking light on each side in the front. In addition to the front lights, two red parking lights one on each side in the rear shall be provided. The front and rear parking lights shall remain lit even when the vehicle is kept stationary on the road:

248 · [Provided also that construction equipment vehicle, which are installed with flood light lamps or spot lights at the front, rear or side of the vehicle for their off-highway or construction operations, shall have separate control for such lamps or lights and these shall be permanently switched off when the vehicle is travelling on the road.]

244 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

245 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000)

246 · The words "three wheelers of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc" omitted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

247 · Proviso omitted by G.S.R. Ill (E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

248 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

249 · [110. 250 [Lamps on three-wheelers].—Every 251 [three-wheeler] shall be fitted with one front head lamp and 63 [two side white or amber lights] or two front lamps on the body. In addition to the front lamp or side lights, it shall be fitted with 252 [two rear lamps showing to the rear red light] visible from a distance of 75 metres and a white light illuminating the registration mark exhibited on the rear of the vehicle so as to render it legible from a distance of 15 metres; and also two red reflex reflectors each having a reflecting area of not less than seven square centimetres:

253 · [Provided further that fitment of one head lamp shall be applicable only in case of three-wheelers with overall width not exceeding 1400 mm and in such cases the side lights shall be amber in colour.]

111 · Prohibition of spot lights, etc.—No spot light or search light shall be carried on the front of any vehicle except in exceptional circumstances with the prior approval of the registering authority.

112 · Exhaust gases.—Every motor vehicle shall be so constructed or equipped that the exhaust gases from the engine are discharged neither downward nor to the left side of the vehicle and shall be so fitted as to allow the gases to escape to the right side or rear of the vehicle:

254 · [Provided further that in the vehicles where the exhaust gases are discharged to the right of the vehicle, slight downward angle shall be permitted, provided the exhaust gases do not kick up any dust when the vehicle is stationary and engine running and in any case the angle of the pipe to the horizontal should not be more than 30 degrees:

249 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

250 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "Lamp on auto-rickshaws and threewheelers with engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc" (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

251 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "auto-rickshaw and three-wheeler of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc" (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

252 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

253 · Proviso inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

254 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

255 · [Provided further that in the case of agricultural tractors, vertical or horizontal] exhaust pipe may be provided and outlet of this pipe should be so directed that the driver of the tractor is not exposed to exhaust gases by locating the outlet over or to the side of headlevel of the driver as per Indian Standards IS: 12239 (Part 1)—1988:]

256 · [Provided also that in the case of construction equipment vehicle vertical exhaust pipe may be fitted and outlet of this pipe shall be so directed that the driver of the vehicle is not exposed to exhaust gases.]

113 · Location of exhaust pipes.—On and from the date of commencement of this subrule, 257 [no exhaust pipe of a motor vehicle including construction equipment vehicle] shall be located within a distance of 35 millimeters from the fuel line connecting to the fuel tank and engine.

114 · Exhaust pipes of public service vehicles.—The exhaust pipe of every public service vehicle shall be so fitted or shielded that no inflammable material is thrown upon it from any other part of the vehicle and that it is not likely to cause a fire through proximity to any inflammable material on the vehicle.

115 · Emission of smoke, vapour, etc. from motor vehicles.— 258 [(1) Every motor vehicle other than motor cycles of engine capacity not exceeding 70 cc, manufactured prior to the first day of March 1990, shall be maintained in such condition and shall be so driven so as to comply with the standards prescribed in these rules.]

259 · [(2) On and after 1st October, 2004, every motor vehicle operating on—

255 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "Provided further that in the case of tractors, vertical" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

257 · Substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002, for "no exhaust pipe" (w.e.f. 27-8-2002).

256 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

258 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

259 · Sub-R. (2) substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004) and as corrected by vide G.S.R. 176(E), dated 5-3-2004

260 · Brought into force on 1st day of April, 1991 vide S.O.869(E), dated 27-10-1989.

264 · [Provided the standards for exhaust gas emissions applicable to agricultural tractors shall be notified separately.]

265 · [(7) After the expiry of a period of one year from the date on which the motor vehicle was first registered, every such vehicle shall carry a valid "Pollution under control" certificate issued by an agency authorised for this purpose by the State Government.

261 · Brought into force on 1st day of April, 1991 vide S.O.869(E), dated 27-10-1989.

262 · Brought into force on 1st day of April, 1992 videS.0.869(E), dated 27-10-1989.

265 · Added by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

264 · Inserted by G.S.R 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

266 · Substituted by G.S.R 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "six months or any lesser period as may be specified by die State Government from time to time" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

267 · [(9) Mass emission standard for diesel vehicles

268 · [Mass emission standard for petrol-driven vehicles—Effective from 1st April, 1998

267 · Substituted by G.S.R. 163(E), dated 29-3-1996 (w.e.f. 1-4-1996). Earlier sub-R. (9) was added by G.S.R. 609(E), dated 15-9-1993 (w.e.f. 15-9-1993)

268 · .

268 · Substituted by G.S.R. 46(E), dated 21-1-1998 (w.e.f. 1-4-1998).

6 · 30 hrs

4 · cycles

269 · [ 270 [(10) Mass Emission Standards for vehicles manufactured on and after 1st June, 1999 in case of National Capital Region of Delhi and in other cases on and after 1st April, 2000]

269 · Sub-R (10) inserted by G.S.R. 493(E), dated 28-8-1997 (w.e.f. 1-4-2000).

270 · Substituted by G.S.R. 399(E), dated 1-6-1999, for "10. Mass Emission Standards for vehicles manufactured on and after 1st April, 2000" (w.e.f. 1-6-1999).

271 · [For 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers fitted with catalytic converter, a deterioration factor of 1.2 on Type Approval Limits, will be applicable for durability:

271 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

272 · For 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers fitted with catalytic converter, the deterioration factor shall be as follows:

273 · [(11) Mass Emission Standards (Bharat Stage II):—

272 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e. f. 31 -5-2002).

273 · Inserted by G.S.R. 77(E), dated 31-1-2000. Brought into force in the National Capital Region w.e.f. 1-4-2000 vide G.S.R. 77(E), dated 31-1-2000, in Mumbai (including Greater Mumbai) w.e.f.

274 · [(C) Four-Wheeled Vehicles (other than passenger vehicles) with GVW equal to or less than 3500 kg shall conform the following norms:—

274 · Inserted by G.S.R. 286(E), dated 24-4-2001 published in the Gazette of India, dated 24-4-2001, Ext., Pt. II, S. 3(z), SI. No. 198. In the National Capital Territory of Delhi in respect of Vehicles manufactured on or after six months from the date of publication in

275 · [(12) Mass emission standards (Bharat Stage II) for two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufactured on and from 1st April, 2005 shall be as follows, namely:—

275 · Inserted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003.

276 · [Provided that Mass Emission Standards (Bharat Stage II) for diesel driven twowheeler and three-wheeler shall come into force on the dates specified against each of the States in Table below:—

277 · [(14) Mass Emission Standards (Bharat Stage III).—The Mass Emission Standards for Bharat Stage III shall be as under:—

276 · Inserted by G.S.R. 200(E),dated 1-4-2005(w.e.f. 1-4-2005).

277 · Inserted by G.S.R. 686(E), dated 20-10-2004. Brought into force—(a) in the National Capital Region and the cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad including Secundrabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Kanpur and Agra in respect of four-wheeled vehicles manufactured on and from 1st April 2005, except in respect of four-wheeled transport vehicles plying on Inter-State Permits or National Permits or All India Tourist Permits within the jurisdiction of these cities; and (b) in other areas of the country, from such date as may be notified by the Central Government. Here "National Capital Region" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (/) of section 2 of the National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985 (2 of 1985).

13 · In case of diesel vehicles, the engine power shall be measured on engine dynamometer and the measured power shall not differ from the specified power as given below:

278 · [115-A. "[Emission of smoke and vapour from agricultural tractors, power tillers and construction equipment vehicles driven by diesel engines.—(1) Every ^[agricultural tractor and construction equipment vehicle] manufactured on and from the date of commencement of this rule shall be maintained by its owner in such condition and shall be so used that visible and gaseous pollutants emitted by them comply with the standards as prescribed in this rule.

278 · Inserted by G.S.R. 627(E), dated 8-9-1999 (w.e.f. 1-10-1999).

279 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for the heading (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

282 · [(5) Every diesel driven agriculture tractor and power tiller shall be so manufactured and produced by the manufacturer that it complies with the following standards of gaseous pollutants emitted by them in addition to those of visible pollutants as provided in sub-rule (2) when tested as per the procedure prescribed in ISO 8178-4 "CI" 8 mode cycle, namely:—

280 · Substituted by G.S.R. 83(E), dated 5-2-2003, for "agricultural tractor and construction equipment vehicle" (w.e.f. 1-6-2003).

281 · Corrected by G.S.R. 800(E), dated 3-12-1999.

282 · Sub-R. (5) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

283 · [115-B. Mass emission standards for Compressed Natural Gas Driven Vehicles.— 284 [Mass emission standards for vehicles when operating on Compressed Natural Gas (hereinafter in this rule referred to as "CNG") shall be the same as are applicable for gasoline vehicles with the exception that HC shall be replaced by Non-Methane Hydrocarbon (NMHC), where NMHC = 0.3 x HC]

283 · R. 115-B substituted by G.S.R. 853(E) dated 19-11-2001 (w.e.f. 19-5-2002).

284 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

285 · CI. (a) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

286 · [* * *]

286 · Item A, CI. (Ill) omitted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

287 · CI. (a) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

288 · [(c) The in-use vehicles when converted to operate on CNG shall meet the type approval norms of diesel vehicles corresponding to the year of their manufacture subject to the following minimum norms:—

288 · CI. (c) substituted byG.S.R 589(E),dated 16-9-2005(w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

5 · " Retro fitment" (or replacement) of diesel vehicle means a vehicle already registered as a diesel vehicle and is subsequently converted for operation on CNG fitting a new engine adapted to operate on CNG.

6 · The AIS or IS specifications may be amended from time to time.

289 · [7. In case of conversion kits on in-use gasoline vehicles or converted diesel vehicles, the validity of the type approval certificate issued by the testing agencies shall cover vehicles manufactured between the year of manufacture of the vehicle, on which such kit has been tested and date of the validity of the applicable norms prescribed for such category of vehicles as per clause (a) of Item (II) of part A of rule 115-B. Testing agencies shall be required to indicate specifically the model and their variants for diesel vehicles and capacity range of gasoline vehicles on which the certificate shall be valid for conversion.]

290 · [115-C Mass emission standards for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (hereinafter in this rule referred to as LPG), driven vehicles.—2 291 [(1) Mass emission standards for vehicles when operating on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (hereinafter in this rule referred to as "LPG") shall be same as are applicable for gasoline vehicles with the exception that HC shall be replaced by Reactive Hydrocarbon (RHC), where RHC=0.5 x HC]

289 · Note 7 substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

291 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

290 · Inserted by G.S.R. 284(E), dated 24-4-2001 (w.e.f. 24-5-2001).

292 · [(a) On and after expiry of one year from the date of publication of the Central Motor Vehicles (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2005 in the Official Gazette, the in-use vehicles fitted with LPG kits shall meet the type approval emission norms specified in these rules for gasoline vehicles as applicable to the corresponding year of manufacture of such vehicle, subject to the following minimum norms:

292 · CI. (a) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

294 · [(6)For Diesel Vehicles with Original Equipment fitment.—2 295 [(/) In case of LPG fitments by vehicles manufacturers on new diesel vehicles, each model manufactured by vehicle manufacturers shall be type approved as per the prevailing mass emission norms as applicable for the category of new vehicles in respect of the place of its use;]

293 · Sub-rule (5) omitted by G.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

295 · . CI. (i) substituted by G.S.R.589(E),dated 16-9-2005(w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

294 · Inserted by G.S.R 788(E), dated 27-11 -2002 (w.e.f. 2-6-2003).

296 · [(7) Replacement of In-use Diesel Engine by new LPG Engine . —For type approval of in-use vehicle having diesel engine replaced by new Liquefied Petroleum Gas engine it shall meet the prevailing emission norms as applicable to the category of vehicles in respect of its place of use subject to the tests mentioned in the Table given below]:—

296 · Sub-R. (7) substituted byG.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

297 · [(6) In case of conversion kits on in-use gasoline vehicles or replacement of in-use diesel engines by new LPG engines, the validity of the type approval certificates issued by the testing agencies shall cover vehicles manufactured between the year of manufacture of the vehicle, on which such kit had been tested and the date of validity of the norms prescribed for such category of vehicles as per clause (a) of sub-rule (3) of rule 115-C. Testing agencies shall be required to indicate specifically, the model and their variants for diesel vehicles and capacity range of gasoline vehicles on which the certificate shall be valid for conversion.]

116 · Test for smoke emission level and carbon monoxide level for motor vehicles.— 298 [(1) Notwithstanding any tiling contained in sub-rule (7) of rule 115 any officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police or the Inspector of Motor Vehicles who has reason to believe that a motor vehicle is not complying with the provisions of sub-rule (2) or sub-rule (7) of rule 115, may, in writing, direct the driver or any person incharge of the vehicle to submit the vehicle for conducting the test to measure the standards of emission in any one of the authorized testing stations, and produce the certificate to an authority at the address mentioned in the written direction within 7 days from the date of conducting the check.

297 · Note 6 inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

298 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993(w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

299 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "sub-rule (2) of rule 115" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

117 · Speedometer.—(1) 300 [Every motor vehicle (including construction equipment vehicle), other than an invalid carriage] or a vehicle, the designed speed of which does not exceed thirty kilometres per hour, shall be fitted with an instrument (hereinafter referred to as "speedometer") so constructed and fixed in such a position as to indicate to the driver of the vehicle the speed at which the vehicle is travelling:

301 · [Provided that every agricultural tractor shall be fitted with an Engine RPM-cum-Hour Meter:]

302 · [Provided further that the requirement of provision of speedometer is exempted for construction equipment vehicle in which the driver's cabin rotates about a vertical axis.]

303 · [(2) On an expiry of one year and three months from the date oi commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1999, every motor vehicle manufactured shall be fitted with a speedometer conforming to the requirements of IS: 11827—1995 specified by Bureau of Indian Standards.]

19 · [(3) On and after the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000, every construction equipment vehicle manufactured shall be fitted with a speedometer that shall confonn to the requirements of IS: 11827 specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards concerning the speedometer.]

118 · Speed governor.—(1) On and from the commencement 304 of this rule, such transport vehicles as may be notified by 305 [the State Government] in the Official Gazette shall be fitted by the operator of such transport vehicle with a speed governor (speed controlling device) 306 [ conforming to the Standard A IS : 018, as amended from time to

300 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000, for "Every motor vehicle, other than an invalid carriage" (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

302 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

301 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f 26-3-1993).

303 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999). Earlier sub-R. (2) was substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

304 · 304

305 · Substituted by G.S.R 400(E), dated 31-5-2002, for "the Central Government" (we I 31-5-2002).

306 · Substituted by G.S.R. 660(E), dated 12-9-2001, for "conforming to the Indian Standards IS: 10144—1981 specified by Bureau of Indian Standards" (w.e.f. 12-9-2001). Earlier these words were substituted by G.S.R. 214(E),dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999) and before that by G.S.R.

119 · Horns.—(1) 307 [On and after expiry of one year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1999, 308 [every motor vehicle, agricultural tractor, power tiller and construction equipment vehicle] manufactured shall be fitted with an electric horn or other devices conforming to the requirements of IS: 1884—1992, specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards] for use by the driver of the vehicle and capable of giving audible and sufficient warning of the approach or position of the vehicle:

309 · [Provided that on and from 1st January, 2003, the 310 [horn installation requirements for motor vehicle] shall be as per 311 [AIS-014] specifications, as may be amended from time to time, till such time as corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified.]

307 · Substituted byG.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

308 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "every motor vehicle including construction equipment vehicle and agricultural tractor" (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

309 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31 -5-2002).

310 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "horn installation requirements" (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

311 · Substituted byG.S.R. 111(E), da ted 10-2-2004, for "AB-014/2001" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

312 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "motor vehicle" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004)

313 · Substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8-2002).

314 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000, for "in the course of their duties" (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

120 · Silencers.—(l) 315 [Every motor vehicle including agricultural tractor] shall be fitted with a device (hereinafter referred to as a silencer) which by means of an expansion chamber or otherwise reduces as far as practicable, the noise that would otherwise be made by the escape of exhaust gases from the engine.

317 · [Provided that on and from the 1st day of April, 2006, where different noise levels are prescribed for vehicles, the lowest limits prescribed for vehicles of such category, shall apply to Battery Operated Vehicles.]

318 · [(3) In the case of agricultural tractor, the passby noise test and the noise level test at the operator's ear level shall be carried out as per IS: 12180-2000, as amended from time to time and shall conform to the levels as indicated in the Table below:—

319 · [(4) In the case of power tiller with a riding attachment or power tiller coupled to trailer, the noise level when tested as per IS:12180:2000, as amended from time to time, shall not exceed 88dB(A) at the bystander position and 98dB(A) at the operator's ear level.]

121 · Painting of motor vehicles.—(l) 320 [No motor vehicle including 321 [agricultural tractor and construction equipment vehicle]] shall be painted in olive green colour except those belonging to the Defence Department.

315 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "Every motor vehicle" (w.e.f. 10-82004).

316 · Substituted byG.S.R. 111(E),dated 10-2-2004(w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

317 · Proviso added by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

318 · Inserted byG.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

319 · Sub-R. (4) inserted byG.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 1-10-2006).

320 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000, for "No motor vehicle" (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

322 · [122. 323 Embossment of the chassis number and engine number or in the case of battery operated vehicles, motor number and month of manufacture.—](1) On and from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, 324 [every motor vehicle including agricultural tractor and construction equipment vehicle other than trailer and semi-trailer] shall bear the identification number including month and year of manufacture, embossed or etched or punched on it:

326 · [(1-A) On and from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000, every construction equipment vehicle shall bear the identification number including month and year of manufacture, embossed or etched or punched on it:

327 · [(2) The vehicle manufacturer shall intimate to the certifying testing agency regarding the place where the numbers shall be embossed or etched or punched including code for the year and month of production in respect of each model and such testing agency shall include these details in the certificate of compliance granted by that agency under

321 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "construction equipment vehicle" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

323 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for the heading (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

322 · R. 122 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), da ted 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

324 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "every motor vehicle other than trailers and semi-trailers" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

325 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "engine number, chassis number and month of manufacture all together" (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

326 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

327 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

126 · No manufacturer shall change the place of embossing, etching or punching and the code for the month and year of production without prior intimation by registered post to the testing agency which granted the certificate of compliance to these rules:

123 · Safety devices in motor cycle.—No motor cycle, 328 [which has provision for pillion rider] shall be constructed without provision for a permanent hand grip on the side or behind the driver's seat and a foot rest and a protective device covering not less than half of the rear wheel so as to prevent the clothes of the person sitting on the pillion from being entangled in the wheel:

329 · [Provided that on and from 1st January, 2003, the pillion hand holds shall be governed by IS: 14495-1998 specifications, as may be amended from time to time.]

330 · [124. Safety standards of components.—3 331 [(1) The Central Government may, from time to time, specify, by notification in the Official Gazette, the standards or the relevant standards specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards of any part, component or assembly to be used in the manufacture of a vehicle including construction equipment vehicle and the date from which such parts, components or assemblies are to be used in the manufacture of such vehicle and on publication of such notification every manufacturer shall use only such of these parts, components or assemblies in manufacture of the vehicle:]

332 · [Provided that any notification issued under this sub-rule before the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (6th Amendment) Rules, 2001, shall not be applicable after such commencement upto and including 333 [26th August, 2002] in respect of any construction equipment.]

328 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

330 · R. 124 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

329 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

331 · Sub-R (1) substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8-2002).

333 · Substituted by G.S.R. 242(E), da ted 28-3-2002, for "31st March, 2002" (w.e.f. 28-3-2002).

332 · Inserted by G.S.R. 675(E), dated 17-9-2001 (w.e.f. 17-9-2001).

334 · [(1-A) 335 [On and from 1st May, 2003], the general requirements of vehicle rear under run protecting device and the technical requirements of vehicle lateral protection side shall be as per IS: 14812-2000 specifications and as per IS: 14682-1999, respectively, as may be amended from time to time:]

336 · [Provided that the vehicle manufacturers shall ensure the fitment of the rear under run protective device in vehicles of categories N2, N3 and their trailers except special purpose vehicles namely tractors and tippers at their end and lateral under run protective device either at their factory or at their dealer's end. Vehicle not fitted with such devices shall not be registered under these rules. They shall also ensure to supply necessary kits if the fitment is not done by them in the case of lateral under-run protective device.

337 · [(2) Every manufacturer shall get the prototype of the part, component or subassembly for which standards have been notified, approved from any agency as referred to in rule 126 or the Central Institute of Road Transport, Pune, or in case of compliance with notified Indian Standards from any laboratory duly authorized by the Bureau of Indian Standards. On the basis of such approval, every manufacturer shall also certify compliance with the provisions of this rule in Form 22.]]

338 · [(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, frame a scheme for marking to be affixed on any part or component or assembly to be used in the manufacture of the vehicle and specify the date from which such parts, components or assemblies are to be used in the manufacture of the vehicle.]

339 · [124-A. Safety standards of components for agricultural tractors.— (1) The bulbs of the following lamps used on agricultural tractors shall conform to IST606-1979, as amended from time to time.

334 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (31-5-2002).

335 · Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002, for "On and from 1st January, 2003" (w.e.f.

337 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

336 · Provisos inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-3-2006).

338 · Inserted by G.S.R 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

340 · [125. Safety belt, collapsible steering column, autodipper and padded dash boards.— 341 [(1)] One year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, the manufacturer of every motor vehicle other than motor cycles and three-wheelers of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc, shall equip every such vehicle with a seat belt for the driver and for the person occupying the front seat.

342 · [(1-A) The manufacturer of every motor vehicle of M-l category shall equip every motor vehicle with a seat belt for a person occupying the front facing rear seat:

2000 · specifications, respectively, as may be amended from time to time, till such time as corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified:

343 · [Provided that 344 [on and from 1st May, 2003], the rear view mirror specifications and installation requirements shall be as specified by AIS: 001-

340 · R. 125 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

342 · Sub-R. (1-A) substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31 -5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

341 · R. 125 renumbered as sub-R. (1) thereof by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-102003).

343 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

344 · Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002, for "on and from 1st January, 2003" (w.e.f. 27-12-2002).

2001 · and AIS: 002-2001 respectively, as may be amended from time to time, till such time as corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified.]

345 · [* * *|

346 · [* * *]

347 · [(5) On and after 1st January, 2003, the size and specifications on seats, their Anchorages and Head Restraints (excluding luggage retention) on M-l vehicle category shall conform to A1S : 016-2000 specifications, as may be amended from time to time, till such time as corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified.] 348 [(6) On and from the 1st day of October, 2007, the seats, their anchorages and their head restraints for M2, M3, Nl, N2 and N3 category of vehicles, shall be in accordance with AIS:023:2005 as amended from time to time till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).] 349 [125-A. Safety belt, etc., for construction equipment vehicles.—One year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000, the manufacturer of every construction equipment vehicle other than an agriculture tractor shall equip every such vehicle with a seat belt for the driver and for the person occupying the front seat, and with a rear view mirror.]

350 · [125-B. Special requirements for transport vehicles that are driven on hills.—(1) On and from the 1st day of October, 2006, such four wheeled transport vehicles as may be notified by State Governments in the Official Gazette plying on such routes or areas in hilly terrains shall be fitted with fog lamp, power steering, defogging and demisting system and that the State Government would provide a lead time of six months for this purpose.

345 · Sub-R. (3) omitted by G.S.R. 29(E), dated 15-1-1998 (w.e.f. 15-1-1998).

346 · Sub-R. (4) omitted by G.S.R. 659(E), dated 12-9-2001 (w.e.f. 12-9-2001).

347 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E),dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

348 · Sub-R. (6) inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

349 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

350 · Rr. 125-B and 125-C inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

351 · [126. Prototype of every motor vehicle to be subject to test.—On and from the date of commencement of Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, every 71 [manufacturer or importer] of motor vehicles other than trailers and semi-trailers shall submit the prototype of the vehicle 72 [to be manufactured or imported by him] for test by the Vehicle Research and Development Establishment of the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India or Automotive Research Association of India, Pune, or the Central 66.

67 ·

68 ·

69 ·

70 ·

71 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "manufacturer" (w.e.f. 10-82004).

72 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "to be manufactured by him" (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

352 · [Provided that the procedure for type approval of certification of motor vehicles for compliance to these rules shall be in accordance with the A1S: 017-2000, as amended from time to time:]

353 · [Provided further that in respect to the vehicles imported into India as completely built units (CBU), the importer shall submit a vehicle of that particular model and type to the

351 · R. 126 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

352 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

353 · Inserted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

354 · [126-A. The testing agencies referred to in rule 126 shall, in accordance with the procedures laid down by the Central Government, also conduct tests on vehicles drawn from the production line of the manufacturer to verify whether these vehicles conform to the provisions of 355 [rules made under section 110 of the Act:]]

356 · [Provided that in case the number of vehicles sold in India for a given base model and its variants (manufactured in India or imported to India) are less than 250 in any consecutive period of six months in a year, then such base model and its variants need not be subjected to the above test, if at least one model or its variants manufactured or imported by that manufacturer or importer, as the case may be, is subjected to such tests at least once in a year:

357 · [126-B. Prototype of every construction equipment vehicle to be subject to test.—(1) On and from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000, every manufacturer of construction equipment vehicle shall submit the prototype of the construction equipment vehicle to be manufactured by him for test by any of the agencies referred to in rule 126 for granting a certificate by that agency as to the compliance of provisions of the Act and these rules.

358 · [Provided that the provisions of this sub-rule shall not be applicable in respect of any construction equipment upto and including 359 [26th August, 2002.]

354 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

356 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

355 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001, for "rule 115" (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

357 · Inserted by G.S.R 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

358 · Inserted by G.S.R. 675(E), dated 17-9-2001 (w.e.f. 17-9-2001).

363 · [(1) The dimension shall conform to the dimensions specified in rule 93.]

365 · [(4) Emergency exit.—The emergency exit provided on the tourist vehicle shall meet the following requirements, namely:—

359 · Substituted by G.S.R. 242(E), da ted 28-3-2002, for "31st March, 2002" (w.e.f. 28-3-2002).

361 · 1st day of April, 1991 videS.0.941(E), dated 11th December, 1990.

360 · R. 127 renumbered as sub-R. (1) thereof by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-72000).

362 · Inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

364 · Sub-R. (3) substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

363 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

365 · Sub-R. (4) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

366 · Sub-Cl. (z) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

367 · Substituted by G.S.R 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "two and two" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989),

368 · [Provided that the provisions of clauses (2) and (7), sub-clause (iv) of clause (12), sub-clauses (ix), (xii) and (xiii) of clause (13), of this rule shall not apply to the vehicles of integral construction.]

369 · [128-A. Special provision for M3 category of vehicles.—The provisions of sub-rule (4) of rule 128 shall apply to all M3 category of vehicles.]

129 · Transportation of goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life.—(1) Every owner of a goods carriage transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods shall, in addition to complying with the provisions of any law for the time being in force in relation to any category of dangerous or hazardous goods, comply with the following conditions, namely:—

368 · [(iv) every goods carriage carrying any dangerous or hazardous goods shall be equipped with safety equipments for preventing fire, explosion or escape of hazardous or dangerous goods.]

370 · [(2) One year from the date of commencement of Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, every goods carriage carrying goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life, shall be fitted with techograph (an instrument to record the lapse of running time of the motor vehicle; time speed maintained, acceleration, deceleration, etc.) conforming to the specifications of the Bureau of Indian Standards.]

368 · Added by G.S.R. 933(E) daled 28-10-1989 (W.e.f. 28-10-1989).

369 · R. 128-A inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2007).

370 · Added byG.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

371 · [129-A. Spark arrester.—Six months from the date of commencement of Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, every goods carriage carrying goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life shall be fitted with a spark arrester.]

130 · Manner of display of class labels.—(1) Where a class label is required to be displayed on a vehicle, it shall be so positioned that the size of the class label is at an angle of 45 degrees to the vertical and the size of such label shall not be of less than twenty-five millimetres square which may be divided into two portions, the upper half portion being reserved for the pictorial symbol and the lower half for the text:

372 · [131. Responsibility of the consignor for safe transport of dangerous or hazardous goods.—(1) It shall be the responsibility of the consignor intending to transport any dangerous or hazardous goods listed in Table III, to ensure the following, namely:—

371 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

372 · R. 131 substituted byG.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

373 · [132. Responsibility of the transporter or owner of goods carriage.—(1) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the goods carriage transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods to ensure the following, namely:—

137 ·

373 · R. 132 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

374 · [133. Responsibility of the driver.—(1) The driver of a goods carriage transporting dangerous or hazardous goods shall ensure that the information given to him in writing under sub-rule (3) of rule 132 is kept in the driver's cabin and is available at all time while the dangerous or hazardous goods to which it relates, are being transported.

134 · Emergency information panel.—(1) Every goods carriage used for transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods shall be legibly and conspicuously marked with an emergency information panel in each of the three places indicated in the Table below so that the emergency information panel faces to each side of the carriage and to its rear and such panel shall contain the following infonnation, namely:—

374 · R. 133 substituted byG.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

375 · [(2) The information contained in sub-rule (1) shall also be displayed on the vehicle by means of a sticker relating to the particular dangerous or hazardous goods carried in that particular trip.]

376 · [(3)] Every class label and emergency information panel shall be marked on the goods carriage and shall be kept free and clean from obstructions at all times.

375 · Inserted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

376 · Sub-R. (2) renumbered as sub-R (3) byG.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-31993).

377 · [136. Driver to report to the police station about accident.—The driver of a goods carriage transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods shall, on the occurrence of an accident involving any dangerous or hazardous goods transported by this carriage, report forthwith to the nearest police station and also inform the owner of the goods carriage or the transporter regarding the accident.]

377 · Substituted by G.S.R.338(E),dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

2 · 1 Non-flammable gases

2 · 2 Inflammable gases

2 · 3 Poison (toxic) gases

4 · 1 Inflammable solids

4 · Inflammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion; substances which, on contact with water, emit inflammable gases.

4 · 1 Inflammable solids

4 · 2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

4 · 3 Substances which, on contact with water, emit inflammable gases

5 · 1 Oxidizing substances

5 · 2 Organic peroxides

6 · 1 Poisonous (toxic) substances

6 · 2 Harmful substances

6 · 3 Infectious substances

378 · Substituted by G.S.R. 349(E), dated 1-6-2005, for Table H and Table HI (w.e.f. 1-6-2005).

378 · TABLE II

1 · LD 50 oral in rats

2 · LD 50 coetaneous in rats or rabbits

138 · Signals and additional safety measures for Tmotor vehicle].—(1) The driver of a 379 [motor vehicle] shall make such signals and on such occasions as are specified in the regulations made under section 118.

380 · [ 381 [(3) In a motor vehicle, in which seat-belts have been provided under sub-rule (1) or sub-rule (1-A) of rule 125 or rule 125-A, as the case may be, it shall be ensured that the driver, and the person seated in the front seat or the persons occupying front facing rear seats, as the case may be, wear the seat belts while the vehicle is in motion.]

382 · [Provided that in case of vehicles manufactured on and after 1st January, 2003, the triangles of size and specification shall conform to AIS : 022-2001, as may be amended from time to time, till such time as corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified:]

383 · [Provided further that in addition, M3 and N3 category of vehicles shall also be required to install retro-reflective triangle complying to AIS:022:2001 as amended from time to time, excluding the requirements specified in clauses 7.2,7.3,7.4,7.7, 8.1.2 and

379 · . Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999, for "motor cycle" (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

380 · Inserted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

381 · Sub-R. (3) substituted by G.S.R. 699(E), dated 10-10-2002 (w.e.f. 10-10-2002).

382 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

383 · Proviso inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-3-2006).

5 · 0,6.0,11.0 of Annexure 4 of the said standard. The colour of the triangle fitted in the front of the vehicle shall be white and that of rear shall be red. The location of both the triangles shall be at least one meter above the ground level at the front and rear, preferably at the centre of the vehicle. For the purposes of "white colour warning triangle", the word "red" shall be substituted by word "white", wherever applicable in AIS:022:2001. The colour requirements of white retro-reflective portion shall be as per clause 8.5 of AIS:057 and white fluorescent material shall be as per clause 7.1 of ISO:7591-82(E);]

384 · [(f) at the time of purchase of the two wheeler, the manufacturer of the two wheeler shall supply a protective headgear conforming to specifications prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986):

385 · [139. Production of licence and certificate of registration.—The driver or conductor of a motor vehicle shall produce certificate of registration, insurance, fitness and permit, the driving licence and any other relevant documents on demand by any police officer in uniform or any other officer authorized by the State Government in this behalf, and if any or all of the documents are not in his possession, he shall produce in person an extract or extracts of the documents duly attested by any police officer or by

384 · CI. if) inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-3-2006).

385 · Substituted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Earlier R. 138 was substituted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 5-10-1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999).

147 · Records to be maintained by authorised insurers.—Every authorised insurer shall keep a record of the following particulars in respect of every policy of insurance issued by him for a period of five years, namely:—

149 · Supply of information.—Any person, authority or authorised insurer required under the provisions of this Chapter to keep records of documents shall furnish on request without any charge any particulars thereof to the Central Government or a State Government or to any police officer authorised in this behalf by the State Government.

150 · Furnishing of copies of reports to Claims Tribunal.—(1) The police report referred to in sub-section (6) of section 158 shall be in Form 54.

151 · Establishment of fund.—(1) Each of the authorities referred to in subsection (3) of section 146 shall establish a fund for meeting any liability arising out of the use of any motor vehicle of that authority or any person in its employment may incur to third parties including liability arising under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 (8 of 1923).

152 · Amount of the fund.—(1) The fund shall be established with an initial amount of not less than rupees five lakhs and the said amount shall be kept in deposit with a bank or the Government.

153 · Investment of the fund.—From the amount at the credit of the fund the authority shall keep and maintain a cash deposit of not less than rupees fifty thousand in the bank and the rest of the amount at the credit of the fund shall be invested in Government securities.

154 · Securities held as a deposit in the fund.—(1) All Government securities in which the fund is invested shall be transferred to the bank by the authority.

158 · Settlement of claims.—The authority shall comply with such directions as the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, may, from time to time issue, with respect to the procedure to be followed for settlement of claims which are to be met out of the funds.

159 · List of foreign insurers.—(1) The Central Government shall publish in the Official Gazette a list (hereinafter referred to as the approved list) of foreign insurers who have been guaranteed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, together with the name of the guarantor or guarantors in each case and shall also publish from time to time any addition to or removal from the approved list .

160 · Guarantor of foreign insurer.—(1) An insurer who desires to guarantee a foreign insurer shall make application therefore to the Central Government in Form 55.

161 · Endorsement of certificate of foreign insurance.—(1) A visitor wishing to have a certificate of foreign insurance endorsed or re-endorsed shall produce such certificate in Form 57 before the Customs Collector at a port of entry or land customs post or to such other officer as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette appoint, for the purpose of endorsement in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter or for the purpose of the renewal of any endorsement already made on the certificate in accordance with this Chapter.

162 · Validity of certificate of foreign insurance.—A certificate of foreign insurance carrying an endorsement in accordance with the provisions of rule 161 shall have effect as if it were a certificate of insurance issued by the guarantor specified in it and shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of Chapter XI of the Act; and the policy to which it relates shall also be deemed to have been issued by such guarantor and to comply with the requirements of Chapter XI of the Act.

163 · Maintenance of records by the guarantor.—Every guarantor shall in respect of certificates of foreign insurance issued under his guarantee by the foreign insurer whom he has guaranteed and every person who has ceased to be a guarantor shall, in respect of the certificate of foreign insurance issued under his guarantee by the foreign insurer whom he had guaranteed at any time in the preceding five years, keep a record of such