THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES , 1989 1

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THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES , 1989 1 CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 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 . 2 (3) The provisions of [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 materials;] 5 [(ca) "combine harvester‖ means an agricultural equipment vehicle, self-propelled or agricultural tractor powered type (either coupled to the trailer for header assembly or any other attachment of the machine) designed to perform more than one of the following tasks namely :- (i) Picking, harvesting, threshing, separating, cleaning, chopping, collecting and unloading crop or agricultural produce, such as a grain, sugarcane, cotton, fodder, straw or stalk, while moving through the standing crop or agr

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1 · Short title and commencement . — (1) These rules may be called the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 .

2 · Definitions . — In these rules , unless the context otherwise requires—

1 · Vide G.S.R . 590 (E) , dated 2 -6 -1989, 9, published in the Gazelle of India , Ext. , Pi . II, I, S. S. 3 , dated 2 -6 -1989 .

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

3 · The words and figures "s "s ub -ru le (3) of rule 103 " omitted by G.S. S. R 221(E) , dated 28 -3 -2001 (w . e .f .f. f. 28 -3 -2001) .

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

5 · Inserted by G.S.R . 212(E) , dated 20 -3 -2015 (w . e .f .f. 01-04-2015) .

5a · [(cab) "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 offfhighway operations in mining, industrial undertaking, irrigation and general construction but modified and manufactured with "on or off" or "on and off" highway capabilities.

7 · [ 8 [(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;]

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

5 · a

6 · Inserted by G.S. S. R . 709(E), dated 08-10-2014 (w . e .f .f. f. 08 -10 -2014),

7 · CI. I. {aa) inserted by G.S. S. R . 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w . e .f .f. f. 28 -10 -1989), relettered as CI. I. (d)by G . S. S. R . 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w . e .f. f. 2663 -1993).

8 · Substituted by G.S. S. R . 111(E) , dated 10 -2 -2004, 4, for CI. I. (d) (w . e .f .f. f. 10 -2 -2004).

9 · Cls . (b) , (c), (d) and (f) relettered as Cls . (e), (f), (g) and (h), respectively by G.S. S. R . 338(E), dated 26 -3 -1993 (w . e .f. f. 2663 -1993).

10 · [ 11 [(i) " Category L-l " means a motorcycle with maximum speed not exceeding 45 km/h and engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc, if fitted with a thermic engine or motor power exceeding 0.5 kilowatt if fitted with electric motor;]

10I · 0Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

11 · Substituted by G . S. S. R . 784(E), dated 12-11-2008 (w . e .f .f. f. 12 -11 -2008).

11a · Inserted byG.S.R. 409 (E) dated 18.06.2014 (w.e.f. 18.06.2014).

13a · [Provided that a two wheeled battery operated vehicle shall not be deemed to be a motor vehicle if all the following conditions are verified and authorised by any testing agency specified in rule 126 , namely,

12a ·

13 · Inserted by G.S. S. R . 589(E) , dated 1669 -2005 (w . e .f .f. f. 1669 -2005).

13a · Substituted by G . S. S. R . 291(E), dated 24-4-2004 (w . e .f .f. f. 24 -4 -2004).

2003 · (w

13b · [(w)―National Capital Region‖ shall have the measuring assigned to it to clause (f) of section 2 of the National Capital Region Planning Brand Act, 1985 (2 of 1985)]

13c · [(x) ―modular hydraulic trailer‖ means a trailer module intended for carrying invisible heavy or over-dimensional cargo and having the following features, namely –

13b · Inserted by G.S. S. R . 37(E) , dated 20 -1 -2009 (w . e .f .f. f. 20 -1 -2009).

13c · . Inserted by G.S.R. 212 (E), dated 20.3.2015 (w.e.f. 1.4.2015)

14 · [(za) ―Motor Caravan‖ means a special purpose category M vehicle constructed to include living accommodation which contains at least the following equipment:-

13d · Inserted by G.S.R. 99 (e), dated 19.2.2014 (w.e.f. 19.2.2014).

14 · Inserted by G.S.R.868 (e), dated 8.9.2016 (w.e.f. 8.9.2016)

14a · [4 . Evidence as to the correctness of address and age . —E —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 15 [self attested], namely,

15a · [ "* * * ]

17 · [ * * * ]

14a · R . 4 substituted by G . S. S. R . 338(E) , dated 2663 -1993 (w. w. e .f .f. f. 2663 -1993) .

15 · Item No . 1 " 1 . Ration Card " omitted by G.S. S. R . 589(E) , dated l669 -2005 (vv . e .f .f.l6-9-2005).

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

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

6 · . Pay slip issued by any office of the Central Government or a State Government or a local body,

17 · [* * * ]

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

18a · [12. Proof of legal presence in India in addition to proof of residence in case of foreigners]

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

6 · Exemption from production of medical certificate . —A —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 , w hether for initial issuance or for renewal thereof, f, 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 .

18 · Item 11 inserted by G . S. S. R . 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w . e .f .f. f. 1669 -2005).

18a · Inserted by G.S.R. 276 (E), dated 10.4.2007 (w.e.f. 10.4.2007)

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

7 · Affixing of photograph to medical certificate . —A —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 [* * * ]

23a · [8-A. Minimum training required for driving E-rickshaw or E-cart , -Nothing contained in rule 8 shall apply to the applicant for obtaining a licence to drive E-rickshaw or E-cart provided the applicant has undergone training atleast for a period of ten days and obtained a certificate of training from the registered E-rickshaw or E-cart Association, or a manufacturer producing E.rickshaw or Ecart as the case may be].

21 · [9 . Educational qualifications for drivers of goods carriages carrying dangerous or hazardous goods . — 24 [(1) One year from the date of commencement of Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules , 1993 , any person driving a goods carriage carrying goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life shall , in addition to being the holder of a driving licence to drive a transport vehicle , a lso has the ability to read and write at least one Indian language out of those 25 [specified in the VIII Schedule of the Constitution] and English an d also possess a certificate of having successfully passed a course consisting of following syllabus and periodicity connected with the transport of such goods.

21 · Substituted by G.S. S. R . 933(E) , dated 28 -10 -1989, 9, for "F "Form 1 " (w . e .f .f. f. 28 -10 -1989).

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

23 · Inserted by G.S.R. 276 (E), dated 10.4.2007 (w.e.f. 10.4.2007)

23a · Inserted by G.S.R. 27 (E), dated 13.1.2015 (w.e.f. 13.1.2015)

24 · Sub -R (1) substituted by G.S.R. 338E(E). dated 26.8.1993 (w.e.f. 26.8.1993)

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

26 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214 (E), date3d 18.3.1999 (w.e.f. 18.3.1999)

10 · . Application for learner ' s licence . —A —An application for the grant 27 [***] of a learner ' s licence shall be made in Form 2 and shall be accompanied by , —

27 · . The words "or renewal" omitted by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10.4.2007 (w.e.f. 10.4.2007)

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

29 · [(d) in the case of an application for transport vehicle excluding E-rickshaw or E-Cart, the driving licence held by the applicant] 29a [(e) proof of residence, (f) proof of age, 30 [***]

11 · . Preliminary test . — (1) Save as otherwise provided in sub-rule (2) , every applicant for a learner ' s licence shall present himself before the licensing authority on such date , place and time , as the licensing authority may appoint , for a test and satisfy such authority that the applicant possesses adequate knowledge and understanding of the following matters,

30 · [(1-A) In determining as to whether an applicant possesses adequate knowledge and understanding of the matters referred to in sub-rule (1) , the licensing authority shall put to the applicant questions of objective type such as specified in Annexure VI . Explanation . — For the purpose of this sub-rule , " a dequate knowledge " means answering correctly at least 60 per cent of the questions put to him . ] (2) Nothing contained in sub-rule (1) shall apply to the following class of applicants, namely:— (a) the holder of an effective driving licence , (b) the holder of a driving licence which has expired but five years have not elapsed , (c) the holder of a learner ' s licence issued or renewed after the commencement of these rules, 32

29a · Inserted by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10.4.2007 (w.e.f. 10.4.2007)

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31 · Inserted by G . S. S. R . 933(E) , dated 28 -10 -1989 , (w . e .f .f. f. 28.10.1989).

32 · Inserted by G . S. S. R 221(E) , dated 28 -3 -2001 , (w . e .f .f. f. 28.3.2001). Earlier Cl. (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), dated 5.10.1999 (w.e.f. 22.10.1999) .

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

33 · . Substituted by G . S. S. R . 76(E), dated 31-1-2000, 0, for "m "motor cycle with engine capacity not exc eeding 50cc" (w . e .f .f. f. 31 -1 -2000). Earlier these words were substituted by G . S. S. R . 684(E), dated 5-101999 (w . e .f .f. f. 22 -10 -1999)

35 · Substituted by G . S. S. R . 933(E) , dated 28 -10 -1989, 9, for certain words (w . e .f. f. 28 -10 -1989).

36 · Substituted by G . S. S. R . 276(E) , dated 10.4.2007 (w . e .f .f. f. 10.4.2007).

37 · Omitted by G.S.R. 708(E), dated 30.6.2010 (w.e.f. 30.6.2010)

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

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 38 [thirty days] .

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

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

40 · [(4) Every International Driving Pemit issued by a licensing authority shall be in Form 6- A an d 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 , w hichever is earlier .

40a · [(6) Every driving licence issued or renewed by a licensing authority to drive an E-rickshaw or E -cart shall be valid for a period of not more than three years 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—

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

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

40a · Inserted by G.S.R. 709(E) dated 8.10.2014 (w.e.f. 8.10.2014)

40b · [(b) the driving certificate in Form 5, in the case of an application for addition of a transport vehicle excluding E-rickshaw or E-cart;]

41 · [***]

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—

43 · [(3) Where the licensing authority renewing the driving licence is not the licencing authority who issued the driving licence the fact of the renewal shall be intimated to the licensing authority who issued the driving licence.

19 · Refund of fee . —W —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 .

40b · Substituted by G.S.r. 27(E), dated 31.5.2002, for certain words (w.e.f. 31.5.2002)

41 · Cl. (c) omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28.10.1989 (w.e.f. 28.10.1989)

42 · Substituted by G.S. S. R . 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, 9, for certain words (w . e .f. f. 28 -10 -1989).

43 · Inserted by G.S. S. R . 276(E) , dated 10 -4 -2007 (w . e .f .f. f. 10 -4 -2007).

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

44 · Cl. (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 —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. I. (24) substituted by G.S . R. 933(E) , dated 28 -10 -1989 (w . e .f .f. f. 28 -10 -1989) .

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

23 · State Register of driving licences . — (1) Each State Government shall maintain a State Register of driving licences in respect of driving licences issued and renewed by the licensing authorities in the State in Form 10 .

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 v ehicles without a licence in Form 11 granted by the licensing authority .

47 · Substituted by G.S. S. R . 933(E) , coated 28 -10 -1989, 9, for "a "a lecture hail, l, room for demonstration of mo dels, administrative section , reception room and sanitary block" (w . e .f .f. f. 28 -10 -1989) .

48 · Substituted by G . S. S. R . 933(E) , dated 28 -10 -1989, 9, for certain words (w . e .f .f. f. 28 -10 -1989).

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

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

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

53 · [Provided that the validity of the said licence shall be subject to fulfilling the criteria as prescribed by the State Government , w hich 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 . ]

27 · General conditions to be observed by the holder of a licence . — The holder of a licence granted under rule 24 shall , — (a) maintain on an annual basis, a register in Form 14 and an alphabetical list of the names of the students admitted during the year; (b) conduct the training course according to the syllabus specified in rule 31; 54 [* * *] (d) issue to every student who has completed the course a certificate in Form 5; (e) submit to the licensing authority which granted the licence such information or return as may be called for by it from time to time for the purposes of this Chapter; (f) not shift the school or establishment from the premises mentioned in the licence without the prior approval in writing of the licensing authority, which granted the licence; (g) keep the premises of the school or establishment and the record and registers maintained by it at all reasonable times open for inspection by the licensing authority or by any person authorized in this behalf by the licensing authority;

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

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

54 · CI. I. (c) omitted by G . S. S. R . 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w . e .f .f. 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 . —A —Any person aggrieved by any order of the licensing authority under sub-rule (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 .

55 · Inserted by G.S.R. 589(E) dated 16.9.2005 (w.e.f. 16.9.2005)

56 · [(2) The lessons for training drivers of non-transport vehicles shall cover Parts A , B , C , F, G and K of the syllabus referred to in sub-rule (1) and the training period shall not be less than twenty-one days:

56 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E) dated 28.10.1989 for Sub-Rr. (2), (3) and (4) w.e.f. 28.10.1989

57 · [(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 tractortrailer combination . ]

58 · [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 may, notwithstanding any tiling contained in sub-rules (3) and (4) of rule 24 or rule 25 , grant a temporary licence to any establishment or any person for imparting instructions in the driving of a transport vehicle , subject to the following conditions , namely:—

57 · Substituted by G.S. S. R . 338(E) , dated 2663 -1993 (w . e .f .f. f. 2663 -1993).

58 · Inserted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28.10.1989 (w.e.f. 28.10.1989)

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

59a · The words "or renewal" omitted by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10.4.2007 (w.e.f. 10.4.2007)

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

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

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

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

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

64 · . Substituted by G . S. S. R . 276(E) , dated 10 -4 -2007 (w . e .f. f. 10 -4 -2007),

33 · Condition for exemption from registration . — For the purpose of the proviso to section 39 , a motor vehicle in the possession of a 65 [ dealer or manufacturer of automobile or automobiles ancillaries or a test agency specified in rule 126] 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 65 [dealer or manufacturer of automobiles or automobile ancillaries or a test agency specified in rule 126] 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 65b [dealer or manufacturer of automobile or automobiles ancillaries or a test agency specified in rule 126] and requires the certificates specified in the application , issue to the applicant one or more certificates, as the case may be , in Form 17

65c · [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:-

12 · — Registration District Code .

65 · Substituted by G.S.R. 290 (E), dated 24-4-2014 (w.e.f. 24-4-2014).

65a · Substituted by G.S.R. 27 (E), dated 13-1-2015 (w.e.f. 13-1-2015).

65b · Substituted by G.S.R. 291 (E), dated 24-4-2014 (w.e.f. 24-4-2014).

65c · Snserted by G.S.R. 589 (E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-10-2005).

36 · Refund . —W —Where the registering authority refuses to issue or renew a trade certificate , it shall refund to the applicant fifty per cent of the fee paid along with the application .

37 · Period of validity . —A —A trade certificate granted or renewed under rule 35 shall be in force for a period of twelve months from the date of issue or renewal thereof and shall be effective throughout India .

38 · Issue of duplicate certificate . — (1) If at any time the trade certificate is lost or destroyed , its holder 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 by whom the certificate was issued and apply in Form 18 to the said authority for a duplicate certificate accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in rule 81 .

39 · Use of trade registration mark and number . — (1) A trade registration mark and number shall not be used upon more than one vehicle at a time or upon any vehicle other than a vehicle bona fide in the possession of the 65d [ dealer or manufacturer of automobiles or automobile ancillaries or a test agency specified in rules 126.] in the course of his business or on any type of vehicle other than the one for which the trade certificate is issued .

40 · Restrictions on use of trade certificate or trade registration mark and number . —A —A trade certificate shall be used only by the person to whom it is issued and such person shall not allow or offer or cause the certificate or the number assigned in connection therewith to be used by any other person:

41 · Purposes for which motor vehicle with trade certificate may be used . — The holder of a trade certificate shall not use any vehicle in a public place under that certificate for any purpose other than the following:—

65d · Substituted by G.S.R. 291 (E), dated 24-4-2014 (w.e.f. 24-4-2014).

42 · Delivery of vehicle subject to registration . —N —No holder of a trade certificate shall deliver a motor vehicle to a purchaser without registration , wh whether temporary or permanent .

43 · Register of trade certificate . — (1) Every holder of a trade certificate shall maintain a register in Form 19 in duplicate which shall be in a bound book, with pages numbered serially.

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 . —A —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 an d 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 67 [seven days] from the date of taking delivery of such vehicle , excluding the period of journey and shall be accompanied by—

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

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

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

68a · Substituted by G.S.R. 409 (E), dated 18-6-2014 (w.e.f. 18-6-2014).

69 · Added by G.S.R 338 (E), dated 26-3-1993, for "two days" (w.e.f.26-3-1993).

70 · CI. (h) Substituted by G.S.R. 83 (E), dated 5-2-2003 (w.e.f. 5-2-2003).

70a · . Inserted by G.S.R. 276 (E), dated 10-4-2007 (w.e.f. 10-4-2007).

70b · Substituted by G.S.R. 212 (E), dated 20-3-2005 (w.e.f. 20-3-2005).

70c · [Provided that upto 31 st December 2016, on and from the date of publication of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2015, published on 15 th January 2015, in respect of the models of the E -rickshaw and E -carts exiting prior to publication of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixteen Amendment) Rules, 2014 and the notification published vide S.O. 2590 (E), dated the 8 th October,2014, the application for registration under this sub-rile shall be made in Form 20 to the registering authority within a period of seven days from the date of issue of Form 21 and Form 22 and shall be accompanied by –

70d · [(3) On and from the 1 st January, 2015, every vehicle manufacturer shall, in accordance with from 20, From 22 and From 22 -A, upload the vehicle details in the portal https://www.vahan.nic.in/makermodel/.]

70d · [(4) The modular hydraulic trailers registered under these rules shall ply in public place in laden condition subject to such other condition as may be determined by the Central Government from time to time.]

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 71 [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]:

72a · [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 72 [within the period of thirty days from the date of receipt of such an application] .

70c · Substituted by G.S.R. 903 (E), dated 23- 9-2016 (w.e.f.213-9-2016).

70d · . Inserted by G.S.R 810(E), dated 17-11-2014 (w.e.f. 17-11-2014).

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

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

72a · Added by G.S. S. R . 338(E) , dated 2663 -1993 (w . e .f .f. f. 2663 -1993).

49 · . Registration records to be kept by the registering authority . — 72b [(1)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 r 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, sub-section (4) of section 52 , orders of suspension under section 53 and order of cancellation under sections 54 and 55 .

72b · [(2) Every registering authority shall after registration of a vehicle, including agricultural tractor, power tiller and construction equipment vehicles, upload the registration details of the vehicle on the portal https://www.vahan.nic.in/makermodel/:

73 · [50 . Form and manner of display of registration marks on the motor vehicles . — 74 [(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:—

72b · . R. 49 renumbered as sub -R. (1) thereof and sub-R. (2) inserted by G.S.R. 810(E), dated 17-11- 2014 (w.e.f.17-11-2014).

73 · . Substituted by G . S. S. R . 338(E) , dated 26 -3 -1993 (w . e .f .f. f. 2663 -1993).

74 · 4. Sub -R. (1) substituted by G.S. S. R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 as amended by S.O . 938(E), dated 24-92001, S. S. O . 499(E), dated 9-5-2002 and S. S. O. 59(E), dated 21-1-2003 (w . e .f .f. 1-1-2004).

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

75a · [Provided also that the size of registration plate for combine harvester shall be 340 mm x 200 mm and exhibited at the front and at the rear of combine harvester and at the rear of trailer for header assembly used during transport:]

76 · [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:]

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

74a · Substituted by G.S.R. 99(E), dated 19-2-2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2014)

74b · Substituted by G.S.R. 709(E), dated 8-10-2014 (w.e.f. 8-10-2014).

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

75a · Inserted by G . S. S. R . 212(E) , dated 20 -3 -2015 (w . e .f. f. 20 -3 -2015).

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

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

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

79 · [(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:

79a · [Provided that the registration mark in the front may be exhibited in one line in case, in 200mm x 100mm size plate, there is no sufficient space to exhibit the registration mark in one line, the alpha numeric of the registration mark shall be displayed as under:

78 · CI. I. (d) substituted by G.S.R . 901(E) , dated 13 -12 -2001 (w . e .f .f. f. 13 -12 -2001) . Earlier CI. I. d) was substituted by G . S.R . 221(E) , dated 28 -3 -2001 (w . e . f. f. 28 -3 -2001) .

79 · Added by G.S. S. R . 338(E) , dated 2663 -1993 (w . e .f .f. f. 2663 -1993).

79a · Substituted by G.S. S. R . 324(E) , dated 775 -2014 (w . e .f .f. f. 775 -2014).

80a · [(7) The registration mark of the modular hydraulic trailer may not be exhibited on the puller tractor.]

81 · [51 . Size of letters and numerals of the registration mark . — The dimension of letters an d figures of the registration mark and the space between different letters and numerals an d letters and edge of the plain surface shall be as follows:—

80 · Substituted by G.S. S. R. 111(E) , dated 10 -2 -2004, for "v "vertical by more than 30 degrees " (w . e .f .f. 108 -2004).

80a · Inserted by G.S. S. R . 212(E) , dated 20 -3 -2015 (w . e .f .f. f. 1 -4 -2015).

81 · Substituted by G.S. S. R . 338(E) , dated 2663 -1993 (w . e .f .f. f. 2663 -1993).

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

82a · Inserted by G.S. S. R . 709(E) , dated 8 -10 -2014 (w . e .f .f. f. 8 -10 -2014).

52 · Renewal of certificate of registration . — (1) An application by or on behalf of the owner . of a motor vehicle , other than a transport vehicle , for the renewal of a certificate of registration , shall be made to the registering authority in whose jurisdiction the vehicle 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 .

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 wh 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:

83 · Inserted by G.S. S. R . 589(E) , dated 1669 -2005 (w . e .f .f. f. 1669 -2005).

83a · Inserted by G.S. S. R . 212(E) , dated 20 -3 -2015 (w . e .f .f. f. 20 -3 -2015).

84 · Substituted by G.S. S. R . 221(E) , dated 28 -3 -2001 , for " original registering authority" (w . e .f .f. f. 28 -3 -2001).

54 · 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.

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 vehicle 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 .

84c · [(e) driving license and permit in case of E-rickshaw and E-cart.]

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

84a · [*]

84c · [(e) driving licence and permit in case of transfer of ownership of E-rickshaw and E-cart.]

85 · [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—

84a · Omitted by G.S.R . 709(E) , dated 8 -10 -2014 (w . e .f .f 8-10-2014) .

84b · Substituted by G.S.R. 709(E), dated 8-10-2014 (w . e .f .f 8-10-2014) .

84c · Inserted by G.S.R. 709(E), dated 8-10-2014 (w . e .f .f 8-10-2014) .

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

59 · Change in residence . —A —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 . —A —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 , an d 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:—

88 · [Provided that the renewal of a fitness certificate shall be made only after the 89 [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:—

86 · Inserted by G.S.R . 933(E) , dated 28 -10 -1989 (w . e .f .f. f. 28 -10 -1989). 86a. Inserted by G.S.R . 709(E) , dated 8 -10 -2014 (w . e .f .f. f. 8 -10 -2014).

87 · Substituted by G . S. S. R . 589(E) , dated 1669 -2005 (w . e .f .f. f. 1669 -2006)

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

89 · Substituted by G . S. S. R . 845(E) , dated 27712 -2002 , for "I "Inspecting Officer " (w . e .f .f. f. 27712 -2002).

89a · [TABLE

89a · Substituted by G . S. S. R . 345(E) , dated 19 -5 -2014, 4, for (w . e .f .f. f. 19 -5 -2014).

90 · [Provided further that in case of E-rickshaw and E-cart, the renewal of fitness certificate shall be made only after carrying out test specified in the Table given below:-

90 · Substituted by G . S. S. R . 709(E) , dated 8 -10 -2014 (w . e .f .f. f. 8 -10 -2014).

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

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 Form 39 granted by the registering authority.

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

93 · (e) the applicant maintains in good condition , the equipment and apparatus for undertaking test pertaining to 94 [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 —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—

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

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

67 · Supervision of authorised testing stations . — The registering authority or any officer of the Motor Vehicles Department of the State Government duly authorised in this behalf by the registering authority may, at any time , conduct test checks at the premises of the authorised testing station with a view to ensure that the vehicles are properly tested by the authorised testing station .

68 · Power of registering authority or Regional Transport Authority to call for information . — The authorised testing station shall submit to the registering authority or the Regional Transport Authority having jurisdiction in the area , such information or returns as may be called for by such authority from time to time .

69 · Power of registering authority to suspend or cancel the letter of authority or forfeit security deposit . — (1) If the registering authority is satisfied after giving the holder of a letter of authority an opportunity of being heard , that he has —

70 · Appeal . —A —Any person aggrieved by an order of the registering authority under subrule (5) of-rule 63 or 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 w hich 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 . —N —No authorized 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 m ission 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 .

96 · [(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:—

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

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

98 · [Explanation . — For the purposes of this rule and rules 77, 7, 78 and 79 , " competent authority" means:—

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

98 · Substituted by G . S. S. R . 129(E) , dated 1662 -2000 (w . e .f .f. f. 1662 -2000)

99 · [(8) Consular posts headed by Honorary Consular Officers shall use standard size number plates bearing ordinary registration number provided by the concerned registration authorities . They may , however , use the word " name of the country followed by CC (Honorary) " in the same font and colour (i . e . , the numbers and letters in whitecolour on black background) but in letters smaller than the registration number on a maximum of two of their vehicles . )

1 · [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 under the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act , 1947 (46 of 1947) as they apply to a diplomatic officer or consular officer with the modification that in rule 76 , —

2 · [76-B . Registration of vehicles of home-based non-diplomatic officials of diplomatic missions or consular posts . — (1) A motor vehicle belonging to a nondiplomatic official of a diplomatic mission or a consular post in Delhi shall be assigned a registration mark consisting of letters ' CDP ' preceded by the number allotted to the mission or post by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India and followed by a number allotted to the vehicle by the registering authority.

77 · Exhibition of registration mark . — (1)The registration mark assigned under sub-rules (5) to (7) of rule 76 shall be clearly exhibited in reflecting colour both at the front and rear of the vehicle on the plain surface of a plate or part of the veliicle and the size of which shall be 41 centimetres by 14 centimetres—

3 · (iii) with light green background , the registration mark and the number being in white in case of motor vehicles referred to in rule 76 -B . ]

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

1 · Inserted by G.S. S. R . 644, 4, dated 25 -9 -1995 .

2 · Inserted by G . S. S. R . 395(E) , dated 16 -7 -1997 (w . e .f .f. f. 16 -771997) .

3 · Inserted by G . S. S. R . 395(E) , dated 16 -7 -1997 (w . e .f .f. f. 16 -771997)

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

79 · Suspension and cancellation of registration of vehicle registered under rule 76 If,

80 · Transfer or disposal of motor vehicle registered under rule 76 . — (1) Where a motor v ehicle 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:

4 · [TABLE

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

4a · Inserted by E.S.R. 27(E), dated 13.1.2015 (w.e.f. 13.1.2015)

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

5 · Inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2012 (w.e.f. 31-5-2012).

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

8 · [(b)] Where a vehicle covered by a tourist permit is proposed to be replaced by another , the latter vehicle shall not be more than two years old on the date of such replacement .

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 .

10 · [(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:

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

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

8 · CI. I. (c) of sub-R. (2) renumbered as CI. I. (b) by G.S. S. R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w . e .f .f. f. 2663 -1993).

9 · Substituted by G . S. S. R . 338(E) , dated 2663 -1993, for "2 years, s, 5 years or 7 years " (w . e .f .f 26-31993).

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

11 · [(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:]

12 · [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 . ]

84 · Right of operation . —N —No tourist permit shall be deemed to confer the right of operation in any State not included in the authorisation referred to in rule 83 nor shall it exempt the owner of a vehicle from the payment of tax or fee , if any, leviable in any State .

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:—

15 · [(2) One copy of the list referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be carried in the tourist vehicle an d 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 , an d the second copy shall be preserved by the permit holder . ]

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

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

13 · The words "a "a nd 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 .f. f. 28 -10 -1989) .

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

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

16 · [Provided that where such tourist vehicle is registered in the National Capital Region, it shall not operate circular tours of place lying exclusively in the National Capital Region unless it conforms to the mass emission standards 16a [(Bharat Stage-IV) specified in sub-rule(15) of rule 115].

85 · -A . The following shall be the additional conditions of every tourist permit in respect of motor cabs . — (1) The words " Tourist vehicle " shall be painted on both the sides of the v ehicle within a circle of twenty-five centimetres diameter .

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

16 · Inserted by G.S.R. 37(E), Dated 20-1-2009 (w.e.f. 20-1-2009).

16a · Substituted by G.S.R 103(E), dated 23-2-2012 (w.e.f 23-2-2012).

17 · Added by G . S. S. R . 338(E) , dated 2663 -1993 (w . e .f .f. f. 26 -3 -1993) .

86 · Application for national permit . —A —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 18 [Rs.1,000] per annum in the form of a bank draft .

18 · [(2) Every authorisation shall be granted in Form 23-A , in case the certificate of f registration is issued on Smart Card or shall be granted in Form 47 , in case the authorisation is in paper document subject to the payment of consolidated fees of 19 [rupees sixteen thousand five hundred] per annum to be deposited in the national permit account for the permit granted to operate throughout the territory of India.

21 · [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 , wh which is more than 22 [twelve years] old at any point of time .

22 · [(2-A) No national permit shall be granted for a puller tractor which is more than fifteen years old at any point of time:

18 · Substituted by G.S.R . 386(E) , dated 7 -5 -2010 (w . e .f .f. f. 775 -2010) .

19 · Substituted by G.S.R . 514(E) , dated 29 -6 -2012 (w . e .f .f. f. 29 -662012) .

20 · The words "a "an d 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 .f. f. 28 -10 -1989) .

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

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

23 · [(4) No national permit 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 any point of time , the period of 25 years being computed from the date of initial registration of the said trailer .

22a · [(4-A) No national shall be granted in respect of a modular hydraulic trailer, which is more than twenty five years old at any point of time, the period of twenty-five years being computed from the date of initial registration of the said modular hydraulic trailer:

24 · [(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:

25 · [ * * *]

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:—

22a · Inserted by G.S.R . 212(E) , dated 20 -3 -2015 (w . e .f .f. f. 20 -3 -2015) .

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

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

25 · R. 89 omitted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

25a · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

26a · [Provided that this sub-rule shall apply to light motor vehicle and medium goods v ehicles only from a date to be notified by the Central Government . ]

27a · [Provided that where such vehicle is registered in the National Capital Region, it shall not pick up or set down goods between two points situated in the National Capital Region unless it conforms to the mass emission standards 27b [(Bharat Stage-IV) Specified in sub-rule (15) of rule 115.]

26 · Substituted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 20-3-2015).

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

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

27a · Inserted by G.S. S. R . 37(E), dated 20-1-2009 (w . e .f. f. 20 -1 -2009).

27b · Substituted by G.S. S. R . 103(E), dated 23-2-2012 (w . e .f. f. 23 -2 -2012).

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

92 · General . — (1)No person shall use or cause or allow to be used in any public place any motor vehicle which does not comply with the provisions of this Chapter:

28 · [Provided that no thing contained in this rule shall apply to vehicles manufactured prior to the coming into force of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993 . ]

1 · Nothing in this rule shall apply to a motor vehicle—

29 · [Explanation . — for the purposes of this rule , " motor vehicle" includes construction equipment vehicle . ]

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

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

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

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, 31 [shall not exceed 2.6 metres.]

33 · [Provided further that the overall width of an E-rickshaw and E-chart shall not exceed 1.0 metres.]

35 · [(1-A) The overall width of a construction equipment vehicle, measured at right angles to the axis of the construction equipment vehicle between perpendicular planes enclosing the extreme points, shall not exceed 3 metres while in the travel mode and such construction equipment vehicle 36 [shall be painted by yellow and black zebra stripes on the portion of the width that exceed 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:]

37 · [Provided that the zebra stripes need not be used on attachments . ]

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

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

33 · Inserted by G.S.R. 709(E), dated 8-10-2014 (w.e.f. 8-10-2014).

34 · Inserted by G.S.R.99(E), dated 19-2-2014 (w.e.f. 19-2-2014).

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

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

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

37a · Inserted by G.S.R.212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

37b · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3- 2001).

37c · Inserted by G.S.R.709(E), dated 8-10-2014 (w.e.f. 8-10-2014).

38 · [(3-A) 38a[ The overall length of the construction equipment vehicle and combine harvester] , in travel shall not exceed 12 . 75 metres:

38b · [Provided further that in case of combine harvester exclusively used for harvesting sugarcane, the overall length in travel shall not exceed 15 metres.]

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

38a · Substituted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

38b · [(3-B) The overall length of puller tractor and modular hydraulic trailer combination shall not exceed 29 metres:

39 · [(ii)in the case of a double decked transport vehicle , shall not exceed 4 . 75 metres;

40b · [(v) in the case of E-rickshaw and E-cart, shall not exceed 1.8 metres.]

38b · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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

40 · Cl. (iii) substituted by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10-4-2007 (w.e.f. 10-4-2007).

40a · Inserted by G.S.R. 99(E), dated 19-2-2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2017).

40b · Substituted by G.S.R. 709(E), dated 8-10-2014).

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

41a · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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

43 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000, for "other than a tractor" (w,e,f, 28-72000).

43a · Substituted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

47 · [(ii) in the case of a vehicle having only three axles and the front axle is the only steering axle, the centre point of the rearmost axle, irrespective of rear axle(s) being ―fixed‖ or ―retractable (lift axle)‖];

47 · [(iv) in the case of a vehicle having only three axles where two front axles are steering axles, the centre point of the rearmost axle, irrespective of rear axle(s) being ―fixed‖ or ―retractable (lift axle)‖];

47 · [(v) in the case of a vehicle having four or more than four axles; the centre point of the rearmost axle, irrespective of rear axle(s) being ―fixed‖ or ―retractable (lift axle)‖];

48 · [(6-A) The overhang of the construction equipment vehicle 48a [or combine harvester] shall not exceed 7.5 metres in front or rear while in the travel mode:

48a · [Provided that in case of a combine harvester exclusively used for harvesting sugarcane, the overhang shall not exceed 8.5 meters in rear while in travel mode.]

49a · [(7)] No part of the vehicle other than a direction indicator, when in operation, or a driving mirror, shall project laterally more than 355 millimetres beyond the centre line of the rear wheels, in the case of a single rear wheels or more than 152 millimetres beyond the extreme outer edge of the outer tyres, in the case of dual rear wheels:

47 · Substituted by G.S.R. 625(E), dated 8-8-2012 (w.e.f. 8-8-2012).

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

48a · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

49 · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015). 49a. Renumbered by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993(w.e.f. 26-3-1993). .

54 · [93-C . Overall dimension for Airport Passenger Bus (Tarmac Bus) . — (1)The overall

94 · Condition of tyres . — 54a [(1) 55 [Every motor vehicle including agricultural tractor and its trailer 55a [, and combine harvester and modular hydraulic trailers]] shall be fitted with pneumatic tyres and every construction equipment vehicle , other than steel drum rollers of v ibratory compactors or compactor rollers or road roller or a track laying vehicle, shall be fitted with pneumatic tyres or solid rubber tyres . ]

56 · [(iv) the Non-Skid Depth (NSD) , shall not be less than 0 . 8 mm in the case off-

56a · [two wheeler, three-wheeler, quadricycle, E-rickshaw and E-cart] 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:]

57 · [Provided also that the requirements of the Non-Skid Depth (NSD) and Tread

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

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

55a · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2001 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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

56a · Substituted by G.S.R. 709(E), dated 8-10-2014 (w.e.f. 8-10-2014).

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

95 · Size and ply rating of tyres . — 58 [(1)the tyres including radial tyres used on all motor v ehicles manufactured or imported on and after the 1 st day of April , 2006 , other than agricultural tractors, construction equipment vehicles and power tillers shall comply with the requirements specified in 59 [IS:15627-2005 or IS: 15633-2005 or IS: 15636-2005 applicable]:

60 · [(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 —

61 · [ 62 [(2-A)The size of the tyres of a construction equipment vehicle] 62a [or a combine harvester] 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:

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

59 · Substituted by G.S.R. 784(E), dated 12-11-2008 (w.e.f. 1-4-2009).

59a · Substituted by G.S.R. 709(E), dated 8-10-2014 (w.e.f. 8-10-2014).

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

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

62 · Substituted by G.S.R. 720(E), dated 10-9-2003, for the brackets, figure and words "(2)

62a · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

64 · [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 , w here 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 , wh where the axle load exceeds 10 . 2 tonnes . ]

63 · The existing note numbered as "1" by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8- 2002).

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

3 · No tyre shall have a ply rating more than 20 , for applications of on-highway and such ply rating shall not be prescribed by either vehicle manufacturer or employed by vehicle user on this class of vehicle .

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

66 · [(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:

67 · [(7) Temporary use spare wheel or tyre and Run Flat Tyres for vehicles of categories M1 and N1, if they are different from the normal tyre used on the vehicle shall conform to AIS 110:2009, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).]

68 · [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 .

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

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

67 · Inserted by G.S.R. 625€, dated 8-8-2012 (w.e.f. 8-8-2012).

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

69 · [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 .

95 · -D.Limited road trials . -The Hydraulic Modular Trailer with specified Gross Vehicle Weight or maximum load carrying capacity shall be subjected to minimum hundred kilometres run preferably on plain roads with speed less than ten kilometres per hour.]

96 · Brakes . — 70 [(1)Every motor vehicle , other than a motor cycle , three -w heeled 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:

69 · R 95 -B inserted by G.S.R. 589(E),dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

69a · Inserted by G.S.R 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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

73 · [(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:— 73a

73a · wheelers, trailers, semi -trailers, construction equipment vehicles, [agricultural tractors, power tillers, E-rickshaws and E-carts], IS:11852 (Part 1):2001, 11852(Part 2):2001,11852 (Part 3):2001, 11852 (Part 4):2001, 11852 (Part 5):2001, 11852 (Part 6):2001, 11852 (Part 7):2001 and 11852 (Part 8):2001, as amended from time to time:

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

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

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

73a · Substituted by G.S.R. 709(E), dated 8-10-2014 (w.e.f. 8-10-2014).

73b · Substituted by G.S.R. 99(E), dated 19-2-2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2014).

73c · Proviso omitted by G.S.R. 225(E), dated 26-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

73d · Substituted by G.S.R. 225(E), dated 26-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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

75 · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

75c · [(ii) New models of M3 and N3 categories of vehicles manufactured on and after the 1st April, 2015;

75d · [(iv) the following categories of vehicles manufactured prior to the dates specified in clauses (ii) and (iii) shall be fitted with Anti-lock Braking System conforming to IS: 11852:2003 (Part 9);

76 · [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 ax le or drum .

75a · Sub -R. (9) inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

75b · Certain words omitted by G.S.R. 389(E), dated 9-6-2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2014).

75c · Substituted by G.S.R. 389(E), dated 9-6-2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2014).

75d · Inserted by G.S.R. 52(E), dated 23-1-2015 (w.e.f. 23-1-2015).

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

77 · [(7)The service braking system of the construction equipment vehicle shall be capable

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

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

79 · 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).

80 · [96-C.Brakesforagriculturaltractor . — The braking system of the agricultural tractor shall conform to IS: 12061 -1994 and IS: 12207 -1999, as amended from time to time.]

80a · [Provided that every agricultural tractor manufactured on or after the 1st February, 2016 and coupled with agricultural trailer, shall meet the following requirements to facilitate agricultural trailer having hydraulic brake system as per AIS:043-2005 specification referred to in sub -rule (3) of rule 97, namely:-

81 · [96-D . Braking requirements for power tillers . — The power tillers when coupled to a trailer shall meet the following requirements, namely:—

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

80a · Substituted by G.S.R. 492(E), dated 15-6-2015 (w.e.f. 15-6-2015).

81 · R. 966D inserted by G.S.R 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f 16-9-2006).

81a · [96-E. Brakes for combine harvester . -(1) The brakes test shall be conducted in forwarded direction on dry hard road in good condition with the clutch disengage and cutter bar trailer with header assembly attached to reel of combine harvester.

81a · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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

82a · Substituted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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 83b

84 · [(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 . ]

85 · [(3) 86 [On and after 1s tMay, 2003] , the steering effort of all motor vehicles other than three -w heelers not fitted with steering wheel , motor cycles, 87 [and invalid carriages] manufactured shall conform to the Indian Standard IS:11948 -1999 , as amended from time to time . ]]

88 · [(3-A] On and after 1st October 2014, the steering effort of quadricycle shall conform to Indian Standards IS 11948 -1999, as amended from time to time.]

89 · [(4)Every heavy passenger motor vehicle manufactured after expiry of six month 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.]

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

83 · Inserted by G.S.R. 784(E), dated 12-11-2008 (w.e.f. 1-4-2009).

83a · Inserted by G.S.R. 492(E), dated 15-6-2015 (w.e.f. 15-6-2015).

83b · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

84 · Sub -Rr. (2) and (5) substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004).

86 · Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002(w.e.f. 27-12-2002).

88 · Inserted by G.S.R. 99(E), dated 19-2-2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2014).

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

90 · [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

91 · [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 .

92 · [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 . ]

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

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

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

93 · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015(w.e.f.1-4-2015).

99 · Forward and backward motion . — Every 94 [motor vehicle including 95 [construction equipment vehicle and agriculture tractor and combine harvester] other than a motor cycle an d three -wh wheeled invalid carriages, shall be capable of moving under its own power 96 [in the reverse direction also]:

97 · [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 98

3 · [(2)The glass of the windscreen and rear window of every motor vehicle shall be such an d 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 4[IS: 2553— Part2—1992];

5 · [(3) The glass of the front windscreen of every motor vehicle 2 [other than two- wheelers and agricultural tractors] manufactured after three years from the coming into force of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules,1993 shall be made of laminated safety glass:

6 · [Provided that on and from three months after the commencement of the Central

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

95 · Substituted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015(w.e.f.1-4-2015).

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

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

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

99 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for “approved by” (w.e.f.28-10-1989).

1 · Certain words omitted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f.18-3-1999).

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

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

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

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

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

7 · [(3-A) The glass of the front windscreen of a construction equipment vehicle

10 · [101 . Windscreenwiper . — (1) An efficient power operated 11 [ * * *] windscreen wiper shall be fitted to every motor vehicle having a windscreen , other than three -wh wheeled invalid carriage 12 [and motor cycles].

14b · [(iii) AIS 045/2004, in the case of quadricycles, on and after 1st October, 2014.]

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

8 · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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

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

11 · The words “or foot operated” omitted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

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

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

14 · 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).

14a · Substituted by G.S.R. 291(E), dated 24-4-2014 (w.e.f. 24-4-2014). 14b. Inserted by G.S.R. 99(E), dated 19 -2 -2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2014).

15 · [(2-A) 15a [All construction equipment vehicles and combine harvesters] having windscreen shall be fitted with an efficient power operated windscreen wiping system . The windscreen wiping system shall conform to the requirements of the standards as may be specified from time to time under these rules . ]

16 · [(2-B) On and after 1st April, 2015, all agricultural tractors having wind screen shall conform to AIS 011/2001, as amended from time to time till such time the corresponding

17 · [* * * ]

18 · [102 . Signalling devices, direction indicators and stop lights . — 19 [(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 15a [construction equipment vehicles and the combined harvester, and such construction equipment vehicles and combine harvester] be fitted and maintained so that the following conditions are met , namely:—

20 · [(2)On all vehicles other than motor cycles, 21 [the intention to stop the vehicle

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

15a · Substituted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

16 · Inserted by G.S.R. 291(E), dated 24-4-2014 (w.e.f. 24-4-2014).

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

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

19 · Sub -R. (1) substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

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

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

21a · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

103 · . Position of the indicator . — (1) A direction indicator shall be fitted and every direction indicator shall be so designed and fitted that 22a [the driver of the vehicle including a construction equipment vehicle] 22 [and the combine harvester] when in his driving seat is aware that it is operating correctly.

23 · [(2) One year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles

23 · [104 . Fitment of reflectors . — 25 [(1) Every motor vehicle manufactured on and after

22 · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

22a · Substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8-2002).

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

24 · 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).

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

26 · Substituted by G.S.R. 784(E), dated 12-11-2008 (w.e.f. 12-11-2008).

28 · [(3) All trailers including semi-trailers, other than those drawn by three-wheeled tractors 27 [ * * * ] shall be fitted with the following reflex reflectors, namely , —

27 · The words "of Engine capacity not exceeding 5 cc" omitted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16.9.2005 (w.e.f. 1.4.2006)

28 · Substituted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18.3.1999 (w.e.f. 18.3.1999)

29 · 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)

30 · Substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26.3.1993 (w.e.f. 26.3.1993)

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

31a · Substituted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

31b · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

32 · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 23-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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

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

104 · -C . Fitment of reflectors on power tillers . — (1) On and from one year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Fifth Amendment) Rules , 2005 , every power tiller shall be fitted with two white reflex reflectors of not less than 7 sq . cm reflecting area in the front of the vehicle one on each side and visible to oncoming v ehicles from the front at night , conforming to AIS:057:2005 till corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act , 1986 (63 of 1986) .

32 · [104-D. Fitment of retro-reflective tapes or reflectors and rear marking plate on modular hydraulic trailer . -(1) Every modular hydraulic trailer shall be fitted with two red reflective tapes having width not less than 50 mm at the rear and front and amber reflective tape having width not less than 50 mm on the sides, conforming to AIS:090:2005, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding Bureau of Indian Standard specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).

105 · Lamps . — [(1) Save as hereinafter provided , every motor vehicle , w hile being driven in a public place , during the period half an hour after sunset and at any time w hen 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: —

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

35a · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

40 · [Provided further that every construction equipment vehicle 35a [and combine harvester] shall also carry two lamps showing to the rear red lights visible in the rear from a distance of one hundred and fifty- five metres . ]

41 · [(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 37 [IS: 8415—1977] (clause 4 . 1):

42a · [(3-A) On and from the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000 , a ll the obligatory front head lamps of a construction equipment v ehicle shall be as nearly as possible of the same power and fixed at a height so that front v isibility is maintained and farthermost point of equipment/attachment is clearly seen by on-coming traffic]

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

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

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

39 · Substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002, for "on the rear of the vehicle" (w.e.f. 27-8- 2002).

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

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

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

42a · Inserted by G.S.R. 642 (E), dted 28.7.2000 (w.e.f. 28.7.2000)

43 · [(3-B) All the obligatory front head lamps of a combine harvester 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 or attachment is clearly seen by oncoming traffic.]

44 · [ * * *]

46 · [Provided that every construction equipment vehicle of an unconventional 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 . ] 45 [(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 , wh when the vehicle is being driven in the reverse gear . ] 47 [(8) In the case of vehicles, other than three-wheelers of engine capacity not exceeding 500 CC , w hich 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 . ] 48 [(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 . ] 43 [(8-B) Every combine harvester 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 so that the audible warning system and the light are automatically operated when the vehicle is in reverse gear.]

43 · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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

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

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

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

48 · 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/mistake in the language of CI. 13(f) of G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-3-1999 and CI. 13(e) of G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-72000 — Ed.]

106 · Deflection of lights . — 49 [(1) No head lamp showing a light to the front shall be used on any motor vehicle including agricultural tractor and construction equipment vehicle 43 [and combine harvester] (whether fitted with single or dual head lamp) unless such lamp is so constructed , fitted and maintained that the beam of light emitted there from meet the requirements of respective safety standards notified under rules 124 and 124-A.]

51 · [107 . Top lights . — Every goods vehicle including trailer and semi-trailer other than three -w heelers and vehicles with overall width not exceeding 2 . 1 metres shall be fitted with two white lights at the top right and left corners 52 [showing white light to the front] and two red lights at the top right and 52 [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 v isibility:

53 · [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 amber coloured lamps shall be fixed at a distance of not exceeding 3 metres for the entire length of the implement:

54 · [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:

49 · Substituted by G.S.R. 291(E), dated 24-4-2014 (w.e.f. 24-4-2014).

50 · Sub -R. (2) omitted by G.S.R. 291(E), dated 24-4-2014 (w.e.f. 24-4-2014).

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

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

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

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

54a · (iv) the blinker type of red light with purple glass fitted to an ambulance van used for carrying patients; or

55 · [(7) On and after the 1 st April, 2018, the top lights (warning lamps) fitted on Road Ambulances shall be in accordance with AIS:125(Part 1):2014, as amended from time to time for all types of ambulances specified therein, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).]

55 · 55a

55b · [108-B. Use of beacon or blinking lamp on puller tractor . — The puller tractor shall be fitted with two beacon or blinking lamps, which are amber in color, one each on left and right hand side on top of the cabin.]

54a · Substituted by G.S.R. 868(E), dated 8.9.2016 (w.e.f. 1.4.2018)

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

55a · Substituted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

55b · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

56 · [109 . Parking light . — 57 [ 55b [Every construction equipment vehicle , combine harvester and motor vehicle] and every motor vehicle other than] 58 [ * * * ]] motor cycles and threew heeled 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 v ehicle is kept stationary on the road: Provided that these rear lamps can be the same as the rear lamps referred to in rule 105 , sub -rule (2): 59 [* * *]] 56 [Provided also that construction equipment vehicles 55c [and combine harvesters] , w hich are installed with flood light lamps or spot lights at the front , rear or side of the vehicle for their offfhighway 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 . ] 56 [110 . 60 [Lamps on three-wheelers].—Every 60 [three-wheeler] shall be fitted with one front head lamp and 61 [two side white or amber lights] or two front lamps on the body. In a ddition to the front lamp or side lights, it shall be fitted with 61 [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: Provided in case where these vehicles are attached with trailers, the rear fitments mentioned in this rule and direction indicator system mentioned in rule 102 shall also be provided at the rear of the trailer:] 62 [Provided further that fitment of one head lamp shall be applicable only in case of three -w heelers with overall width not exceeding 1400 mm and in such cases the side lights shall be amber in colour . ] spot light or search light shall be carried on the approval of the

111 · Prohibition of spot lights, etc . —N —No front of any vehicle except in exceptional circumstances with the prior registering authority.

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

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

58 · 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).

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

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

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

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

112 · Exhaust gases . —E —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:

63 · [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:

64 · [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 head- level of the driver as per Indian Standards IS: 12239 (Part 1)—1988:]

65 · [Provided also that in the case of construction equipment vehicle 65a [and combine harvester] 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 sub -rule , 66 [no exhaust pipe of a motor vehicle including construction equipment vehicle] 65a [and combine harvester] 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 . — 63 [(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 . ]

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

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

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

65a · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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

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

68 · [TABLE

69 · [Provided that every motor vehicle operating or Petrol/ Compressed Natural Gas/Liquefied Petroleum Gas, manufactured as per Bharat Stage-IV norms shall comply with the idling and high idling applicable emission standards for Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydro Carbon (HC) and Lambda given in the following Table, namely:-

67 · 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.

68 · Substituted by G.S.R. 277(E), dated 11-4-2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2014).

69 · Inserted by G.S.R. 103(E), dated 23-2-2012 (w.e.f. 23-2-2013).

69a · Substituted by G.S.R. 889(E), dated 16-9-2016 (w.e.f. 16-9-2016).

70 · Substituted by G.S.R.(E), dated 16-9-2016 (w.e.f. 16-9-2016).

70a · Inserted by G.S.R. 84(E), dated 9-2-2009 (w.e.f. 9-2-2009).

71 · Substituted by G.S.R. 103(E), dated 23-2-2012 (w.e.f. 23-2-2013).

72 · Substituted by G.S.R. 498(E), dated 16-6-2015 (w.e.f. 16-6-2015).

72a · Brought into force on 1st day of April, 1991 vide S.O.869(E), dated 27-10-1989.

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

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

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

75a · Substituted by G.S.R. 103(E), dated 23-2-2012 (w.e.f. 23-2-2012).

76 · 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).

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

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

78 · [ 79 [(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] A. For Petrol -D -Driven Vehicles

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

79 · 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).

80 · [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:

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

1 · . 0 for HC+NOx and 1 . 2 for PM on type approval limits will be applicable for durability.

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

82 · Inserted by G.S.R. 77(E), dated 31-1-2000. Brought into force in the National Capital Region w.e.f. 1-42000 vide G.S.R. 77(E), dated 31-1-2000, in Mumbai (including Greater Mumbai) w.e.f. 1-1-2001 and in Calcutta and Chennai w.e.f. 1-7-2001 vide G.S.R. 779(E), dated 29-8-2000.

5 · . For the above vehicles when fitted with catalytic converter deterioration factor shall be as follows: — .

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

83 · 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(i), 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 the Official Gazette, i.e., 24-4-2001 and in respect of the "Four -Wheeled Transport Vehicles" which are plying on Inter-State Permits or on National Permits or on All India Tourist Permits within the jurisdiction of National Capital Territory of Delhi, and in respect of any Vehicles in other areas of country, from such date as the Central Government may, by notification appoint in the Official Gazette, and different dates may be appointed for different areas.

84 · [(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:—

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

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

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

86 · Inserted by G.S.R. 927(E), dated 5-12-2003.

87 · Inserted by G.S.R. 200(E), dated 18-3-2004 (w.e.f. 1-6-2004).

88 · [Provided that Mass Emission Standards (Bharat Stage II) for diesel driven four wheeled vehicles shall come into force on the dates specified against each of the States in Table below:-

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

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

89 · 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 coun try, 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:

14 · . The vehicles described in clauses (A) , (B) and (C) of this sub-rule should comply with rule 115(2) .

89a · [ 89b [(F) (i) The mass Emission Standards (Bharat Stage-III) as specified in sub-clause (iii), shall be applicable in the National Capital Region and the cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, including Secunderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Kanpur, Agra, Sholapur and Lucknow in respect of two and three wheeler vehicles manufactured on or after 1 st October, 2014];

89a · Inserted by G.S.R. 84(E), dated 9-2-2009 (w.e.f 1-4-2010).

89b · Substituted by G.S.R. 443(E), dated 21-5-2010 (w.e.f.21-5-2010)and as corrected by G.S.R. 447(E), dated 26 -5 -2010.

89c · Substituted by G.S.R. 99(E), dated 19-2-2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2014).

89d · [(FA) Alternate Mass Emission Standards (Bharat Stage-III) for two wheeler gasoline vehicles, with engine capacity exceeding 50cc or a maximum design speed exceeding 50 km/hour, based on worldwide Harmonised Motorcycle Emission Certificate (WMTC) Procedure shall be as under: -

89d · Inserted by G.S.R. 515(E), dated 29-6-2012 (w.e.f. 29-6-2012).

89e · [(G) 89f[ f[(i)] The provision of this sub-rule in respect of four wheeler vehicles manufacturing on and from the 1 st October, 2010 shall apply to all the States and the Union territories except National Capital Region and the cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, including secunderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Kanpur, Agra, Sholapur and Lukknow;]]

89h · [(iv) the provision of this sub-rule in respect of four wheeler vehicles manufactured on and from the 1 st October, 2015 shall not apply to the State of Jammu and Kashmir (except Districts of Leh and Kargil), Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and districts of Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar in the State of Rajasthan and in the districts of Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnaur, Jyotiba Phule Ngar, Rampur, Muradabad, Aligarh, Badaun, Bareily, Mathura, Mahamayanagar, Etah, Agra, Firozabad, Etawah, Manipuri, Pilibhit, Shamli, Sambhal, Farrukabad, Kannauj, Auriya and Kasganj, in the State of Uttar Pradish;

89e · Substituted by G.S.R. 443(E), dated 21-5-2010(w.e.f. 21-5-2010) and as corrected by G.S.R. 447(E), dated 26 -5 -2010.

89f · Renumber as CI. (i) and CI. (ii) Inserted by G.S.R. 504(E), dated 16-7-2014(w.e.f.1-10-2014).

89g · Inserted by G.S.R. 555(E), dated 14-7-2015 (w.e.f.14-7-2015)

89h · Inserted by G.S.R. 643(E), dated 19-8-2015 (w.e.f. 19-8-2015).

89i · [(15) Mass Emission Standards (Bharat Stage-IV) for M and N Category vehicles:(a)the Mass Emission Standards for Bharat Stage-IV shall come into force in the National Capital Region and the cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad including Secunderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat Kanpur, and Agra in respect of four-wheeled vehicles manufactured on or after the 1 st April, 2010, except the four-wheeled transport vehicles plying on Inter-Sate permits or National permits or all India Tourist permits, within the jurisdiction of these cities:

89k · [Provided further that the Mass Emission Standards (Bharat Stage IV) shall be applicable in the cities of Puducherry, Mathura, Vapi, Jamanagar, Ankaleshwar, Hissar, Bharatpur, Daman, Diu, Silvasa, Unnao, Rae Bareilly, Aligarh, Karnal, Valsad, Yamuna Nagar, Kurukshetra, Nizamabad, Medak and Nehboobnagar in respect of four wheeled transport vehicle plying on Inter-State Permits or National Permits or all India Tourist Permits, within the jurisdiction or the said cities:]

89l · [Provided also that the Mass Emission Standards (Bharat State IV) shall be applicable in the cities of vrindavan, Kosi Kalan, Hindaun city, Dholpur, Ahmednagar, Mahabaleshwar, Lonwala, Palgarh, Dahanu, Talasari, Boisar, Panchagani, Mahad, Nagothana, Indapur,Vizag, Kochi, Trivandrum, Kavaratti, Nagar, Dig, Nadbai, Bhiwani, Jind, Mahemdragarh, Hansi, Charki Dadri, Narnaul, Kiruli and Fatehpur Sikri in respect of four wheeler vehicle manufactured on or after the 15 th July, 2015 except the four wheeler transport vehicle plying on Inter-State Permits or National Permits or All India Tourist Permits, within the jurisdiction of the said cities:]

89h · [Provided also that, without prejudice to the provision contained in the above provision, the Mass emission Standards, Bharat Stage IV, shall be applicable to the State of Jammu and Kashmir (except districts of Leh and Kargil); Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and districts of Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar in the State Rampur, Moradabad, Aligarh, Bndun, Bareilly, Mathura, Mahamayanagar, Etha, Agra, Firozabad, Etawah, Mainpuri, Pilibhit, Shamli, Sambhal, Farrukabad, Kannauj, Auriya and Kasganj in the State of Uttar Pradesh in respect of four wheeled vehicle manufactured on or after the 1 st October, 2015, except the four wheeled transport vehicle plying on Inter-State Permits or National Permits or all India Tourist Permits, within the jurisdiction of said district and States.

89i · Inserted by G.S.R. 84(E), dated 9-2-2009 (w.e.f. 1-4-2010).

89j · Inserted by G.S.R. 443(E), dated 21-5-2010 (w.e.f. 21-5-2010).

89k · Inserted by G.S.R. 504(E), dated 16-7-2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2014).

89l · Inserted by G.S.R. 555(E), dated 14-7-2015 (w.e.f. 14-7-2015).

89m · [(aa) without prejudice to the provision contained in the provisos to clause (a), the Mass Emission Standards for Bharat Stage IV shall come into force all over the country in respect of four wheeled vehicles manufactured on or after the 1 st April, 2017;]

89m · Inserted by G.S.R.643 (E), dated 19-8-2015(w.e.f. 19-8-2015).

16 · For vehicles manufactured on and from 1 st April 2013, the On-Board Diagnostic-II (OBD-II) systems for emission control must indicate the failure of an emission-related component or system, as per the procedure laid down in MoSRTH/CMVR/TAP-115/116 and as amended from time to time, when that failure result in an increase in emission above the limits given in the Table below: -

13 · In the 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 in Chapter 1 of part IV of MoSRTH/CMV/TAP -115/116 as amended from time to time when tested as per procedures laid down in Chapter 6 of Part IV of MoSRTH/CMVR/TaP – 115/116 as amended from time to time.

14 · (i) The CNG and LPG vehicles specified in this sub-clause shall comply with the provisions of clause (ii) of sub-rule (2) of rule 115.

15 · The extension of type approval to engine family and engine after treatment system family shall be as described in MoSRTH/CMVR/TAP -115/116 as amended from time to time.

16 · The vehicles specified in this sub-clause shall be equipped with an On Board Diagnostic systems for emission control which shall have the capability of identifying the likely area of malfunction by means of fault codes stored in computer memory for vehicle manufactured on and from 1 st April 2013, as per procedure laid down in MosRTH/CMVR/TAP-115/116 and as amended from time to time.

17 · The Diesel engine NOx reduction agent AUS 32 (Aqueous Urea Solution) shall onform to Part 1 and Part 2 of ISO 22241 -2006.]

90 · [(16) Mass emission standards (Bharat Stage IV) shall come into force for two wheelers manufactured on and after the 1 st April, 2016 for new types of vehicle models and from the 1 st April, 2017 for existing types of vehicle models –

1 · Classifcation of vehicles and weighting factor for the final emission result shall be as given below: -

90 · Inserted by G.S.R 431(E), dated 4-7-2014 (w.e.f.4-7-2014).

7 · The reference fuel for gasoline vehicle shall be as specified in Annexure IV-J of the said rules and reference fuel for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) shall be as commercially available.

8 · The specification of commercial gasoline shall be as specified in Annexure IV-N of the said rules. For the areas other than those specified in Para (a) of sub-rule (15) of rule 115 of principal rules commercial gasoline shall be as per Bureau of Indian Standards specification Is: 2796-2008 for gasoline. Specification for commercial CNG and LPG shall be as notified from time to time.

4 · The reference fuel for gasoline vehicle shall be as specified in Annexure IV-J of the said rules and

5 · The specification of commercial gasoline shall be as specified in Annexure IV-N of the said rules and for the areas other than those specified in clause (a) of sub-rule (15) of rule 115 of principal rules commercial gasoline shall be as per Bureau of Indian Standards specification IS: 2796-2008 for gasoline. The specification for commercial CNg and LPG shall be as notified from time to time.

6 · The provision of clauses (a), (c), (i), (e) and (f) of sub-rule 115, except the provision therein, shall be applicable to the said vehicle.

90a · [(17)The mass emission standards (Bharat Stage IV) for three wheelers: Mass emission standards (Bharat Stage IV) for new vehicle models of three wheelers manufactured on or after the 1 st April, 2016 and for existing vehicle models of three wheeler manufactured on or after 1 st April, 2017:

90a · Inserted by G.D.R. 487(E), dated 12-6-2015 (w.e.f. 12-6-2015).

91 · [115-A . 92[Emission of smoke and vapour from agricultural tractors , power tillers, construction equipment vehicles and combine harvesters driven by diesel engines . — (1) Every 92 [agricultural tractors, construction equipment vehicles and combine harvesters] 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 .

94a · [(5) Every diesel driven agriculture tractor and power tiller shall be so manufactured

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

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

94a · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005(w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

95 · [(6)] Every diesel driven construction equipment vehicle 95a [and self-propelled combine harvester] shall be so manufactured 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 described in ISO 8178 Part-4 (1996) ‗C1' 8 mode cycle for variable speed engines and ISO 8178 Part – 4 (1996) ‗D2' 5 mode cycle for constant speed engines, namely:-

95a · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.E.f. 1-4-2015).

4 · The emission of visble pollutants shall not exceed the limit values given in sub-rule (3) of rule 115 -A when tested on engines dynamometer at eighty per cent load at six speeds as per sub-rule (3) of rule 115 -A.

5 · To meet Bharat Stage III (CEV) norms with effect from 1 st April, 2011, Engine manufacturer may opt for an engine test as mentioned in Table 1 below for evaluating deterioration factors as per Annexure V of Part X, sub -part B of MoSRTH/CMVR/TAP-115/116 Issue No.3.

95b · [9. Bharat Stage III CEV) norms shall be applicable to self-propelled combine harvester on and from the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2015.]

95c · [(7) Every diesel driven 95d [agricultural tractor and agricultural tractor-operated combine harvester] manufactured on and from the date specified in Column (2) of the Table 1 shall comply with the Bharat (Trem) Stage-III-A norms and the weighted average mass of Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydrocarbon (HC) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Particulate Matters (PM) in grams per kilo Watt/hour emitted by them in addition to those of visible pollutants as provided in sub-rule (2), when tested for type Approval (TA) and Conformity of production (COP) in accordance with the procedure specified in ISO 8178 Part-4 (1996) ‗C1' 8 mode cycle, shall not exceed the limits given in columns (3), (4) and (5) respectively, of the said Table.

95b · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E0, dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

95c · Inserted by G.S.R.84€, dated 9-2-2009 (w.e.f.9-2-2009).

95d · Substituted by G.S.R. 212€, dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f.1-4-2015).

96 · [(8) 96a [Every gasoline driven power tiller manufactured on and from 1 st July, 2013 and every gasoline multi-utility industrial power sweeper and every gasoline agricultural tractor manufactured on and from 1 st October, mass emission standards, when tested for Type Approval (TA) and Conformity of Production (COP) in accordance with the eigth mode test cycle as specified in the following Table 2 below: -]

96 · Inserted by G.S.R. 515€, dated 29-6-2012 (w.e.f. 29-6-2012).

96a · Substituted by G.S.R. 543€, dated 30-7-2014(w.e.f. 30-7-2014).

96b · [115-B . Mass emission standards for Compressed Natural Gas Driven Vehicles . —

97 · [Mass emission standards for vehicles when operating on Compressed Natural Gas (here in after 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) , w here NMHC =0 . 3 x HC]

97a · [Provided that bio-compressed natural gas (bio-CNG) shall be permitted for motor vehicles as an alternate composition of the compressed natural gas (CNG):

98a · (c) Vehicle models and variants having option for bi-fuel operation and fitted with limp-home Gasoline tank of capacity not exceeding two litres, three litres and five litres respectively on two-wheeler, three wheeler and four wheeler shall be exempted from mass emission tests including all tests specified under sub-rule (2), Notes 6 and 7 mentioned below clause (c) of sub-rule (14) and Notes 6,7,15 and 16 of sub-clause (i) of clause (b) of sub-rule (15) of rule 115 in Gasoline mode;

96b · R. 115 -B substituted by G.S.R. 853€ dated 19-11-2001 (w.e.f. 19-5-2002).

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

97a · Inserted by G.S.R. 498(E), dated 16-6-2015 (w.e.f. 16-6-2015).

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

98a · Substituted by G.S.R. 84(E), dated 9-2-2009 (w.e.f. 9-2-2009).

98b · [(ii) for the vehicles manufactured on or after the 1 st April, 2000, and up to the 30 th September, 2010, the type approval norms as specified in the Bharat Stage-II norms;]

98c · [(iii) for the vehicles manufactured on and after the 1 st day of April, 2005, the type approval norms as applicable subject to minimum of Bharat Stage III emission norms as applicable subject to minimum of Bharat Stage III emission norms in case of four-wheelers and Bharat Stage II emission norms for two and three -wheelrs;]

99 · [(iv)for the vehicles manufactured on and after 1 st day of April 2010, the type approval norms as applicable, subject to minimum of Bharat Stage-IV emission norms for category M and Category N Vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding 3500 kg and Bharat Stage-III emission norms for two and three wheelers.]

98b · Substituted by G.S.R. 498€, dated 16-6-2015 (w.e.f. 16-6-2015).

98c · Cl. (iii) inserted by G.S.R. 589€, dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

99 · Inserted by G.S.R.84 (E), dated 9-2-2009(w.e.f. 9-2-2009).

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3 · (ii) for the vehicles manufactured on and after the 1 st day of April , 2000 , the type approval norms as specified in the Bharat Stage II norms, till the validity of such Bharat Stage II norms;]

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

2a · Substituted by G.S.R. 498(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2006).

3 · Substituted by G.S.R. 498 (E), dated 16-6-2015 (w.e.f. 16-6-2015).

3a · [(iv) for the vehicle manufactured on and after 1 st April 2010, the type approval norms as applicable, shall be subject to minimum of Bharat Stage-IV emission norms in case of four wheelers and Bharat Stage-III emission norms in case of two and three wheelers till the validity of these norms;]

3a · Inserted by G.S.R. 84(E), dated 9-2-2209 (w.e.f. 9-2-2009). 3b. Substituted by G.S.R.84(E), dated 9-2-2009 (w.e.f. 9-2-2009).

5 · [C. Replacement of In-Use Diesel Engine by New CNG Engine. – For Type Approval of in-use vehicle diesel engine replaced by new Compressed Natural Gas engine, it shall meet prevailing emission norms as applicable to the category of vehicle in respect of its place of use subject to tests mentioned in the Table given below.]

5a · Substituted by G.S.R. 84€, dated 9-2-2009 (w.e.f. 9-2-2009).

5b · . (D) Applicable Emission Norms

5c · [E. CNG vehicles / kit components including installation shall comply the Safety Checks as given in Annexure IX.]

5b · Substituted by G.S.R. 84(E), dated 9-2-2009 (w.e.f. 9-2-2009).

5c · Substituted by G.S.R. 534(E), dated 24-7-2014 (w.e.f. 24-7-2014).

6 · [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 rule115-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 . ]

7 · [115-C Mass emission standards for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (hereinafter in this rule Referred to as LPG) , driven vehicles . — 8[(1) Mass emission standards for vehicles when operating on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (here in after 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) , w here RHC=0 . 5xHC]

9 · (a) In case of LPG fitment done by vehicle manufacturers on new petrol vehicles , each model made by vehicle manufacturer shall be as type approved as per prevailing type approval emission norms and these rules as applicable;

9 · (c) a vehicle models and variants having option for bi-fuel operation and fitted with limp-home Gasoline tank of capacity not exceeding two litres, three litres and five litres respectively on two -wheelers, three -wheelers and four -wheeler shall be exempted from mass emission tests including all tests specified under sub-rule (2), Notes 6 and 7 mentioned below clause © of rule (15) of rule 115 in Gasoline mode;

6 · [(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 specifies in these rules for gasoline vehicles as applicable to the corresponding year of manufacture of such vehicle, subject to the following minimum norms:

9a · [(ii) for the vehicles manufactured after the 1 st day of April , 2000 , the type approval norms as specified in the Bharat Stage II norms till the validity o such Bharat Stage II norms;

6 · Substituted by G . S. S. R . 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w . e .f. f. 1669 -2006).

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

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

9 · Substituted byG . S. S. R . 84(E) , dated 9 -2 -2009 (w . e .f .f. f. 9 -2 -2009)

9a · Substituted by G.S.R. 498(E), dated 16-6-2015 (w.e.f. 16-6-2015).

9b · [(iv) for the vehicles manufactured on and after the 1 st day of April 2010, the type approval norms as applicable, subject to minimum of Bharat Stage-IV emission norms for Category M and Category N vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding 3500 kg and Bharat Stage-III emission norms for two and three wheelers.]

9c · [(ii) separate type approval shall be necessary for the following types of vehicles –

9b · Inserted by G.S.R.84(E), dated 9-2-2009 (w.e.f. 9-2-2009).

9c · Substituted by G.S.R. 84(E), dated 9-2-2009 (w.e.f. 9-2-2009).

10 · Sub -ru le (5)omitted byG.S. S. R . 589(E) , dated1669 -2005 (w . e .f. f. 1669 -2005).

11 · Inserted by G . S. S. R788(E),dated 27-11 -2002 (w . e .f .f. f. 2 -662003).

12 · . s ubstituted by G.S. S. R . 589(E) , dated 1669 -2005(w . e .f .f. f. 1669 -2006).

12a · Substituted by G.S.R. 84(E), dated 9.2.2009 (w.e.f. 9.2.2009)

13 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16.9.2005 (w.e.f. 16.9.2005) 13a.Substituted by G.S.R. 84(E), dated 9-2-2009 (w.e.f. 9-2-2009).

14 · [(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 . ]

14a · [115-D. Retro fitment of hybrid electric system kit to in-use vehicles. – Retro fitment of hybrid electric system kit to in-use vehicles registered in India shall be permitted if –

2013 · as amended from time to time till such time as corresponding Bureau of Indian Standard specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986):

14 · Inserted by G.S.R . 589(E) , dated16 -9 -2005(w . e .f .f. f. 16 -9 -2006) .

14a · Substituted by G.S. S. R . 364(E) , dated 28 -5 -2014(w . e .f .f. f. 28 -5 -2014) .

14b · Inserted by G.S.R. 412€, dated 19-5-2015 (w.e.f 21-5-2015).

14c · [115-F. Mass emission standards for bio-diesel (B100).- (1) The newly manufactured vehicles fitted with compression ignition engine compatible to run on diesel or mixture of bio-diesel up to hundred per cent. Bio-diesel (B100) (hereinafter referred to as flex-fuel bio-diesel vehicle), shall be type approved as per prevailing diesel emission norms.

14c · Inserted by G.S.R. 412€, dated 11-4-2016 (w.e.f. 11-4-2016).

116 · Test for smoke emission level and carbon monoxide level for motor vehicles. -15 [(1) Notwithstanding anything 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 provision 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.

16 · [Provided that such a testing agency shall follow MoSRTH/CMVR/TAP-115/116 for approval of measuring metres;]

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

16 · Substituted by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10-4-2007 (w.e.f. 10-4-2007).

117 · Speedometer . — (1) 18 [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 w hich the vehicle is travelling:

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

20 · [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 . ] ______________

17 · Substituted by G.S.R . 111(E) , dated 10 -2 -2004, 4, f for "s "s ub -ru le (2) of rule 115 " (w . e .f .f. f. 10 -8 -2004) .

17a · Substituted by G.S>R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2204, for “sub-rule (2) of rule 115” (w.e.f.10-8-2004).

17 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000, for "Every motor vehicle, other than an invalid carriage" (w.e.f. 29-7-2000).

18a · Substituted by G.S.R. 709(E), dated 8-10-2014 (w.e.f. 8-10-2014).

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

19a · Inserted by G.S.R. 212 (E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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

21 · [(2)On an expiry of one year and three months from the date of 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, as amended from time to time.

22 · [(4) Every quadricycle manufactured on and after 1 st October 2014, shall be fitted with a speedometer conforming to the requirements of Indian Standards : 11827-2008 specified by Bureau of Indian Standards.]

23 · [118.Speed governor . — (1) Every transport vehicle notified by the Central Government under sub -section (4) of section 41 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 (58 of 1988), save as provided herein, and manufactured on or after the 1 st October, 2015 shall be equipped or fitted by the vehicle manufacturer, either in the manufacturing stage or at the dealership stage, with a speed governor (speed limiting device or speed limiting function) having maximum pre-set speed of 80 kilometre per hour conforming to the Standrad AIS 018/2001, as amended from time to time:

21 · Substituted by G.S.R.291(E), dated 24-4-2014 (w.e.f. 24-4-2014).

22 · Inserted by G.S.R. 99(E), dated 19-2-2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2014).

23 · Substituted by G.S.R. 290(E), dated 15-4-2015, for R.118 (w.e.f. 15-4-2015).

119 · Horns . — (1) 24 [On and after expiry of one year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1999 , 25 [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

26 · [Provided that vehicles manufactured on and from 1 st October, 2014, the horn installation requirements for motor vehicles shall be as per IS: 15796-2008, specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards, as amended from time to time:]

27 · [Provided further that on and after 1 st October 2014, the requirements under this rule shall be applicable to every quadricycle;]

27a · [Provided also that on and after the date of final publication of the Central Motor Vehicles (16 th Amendment) Rules, 2014 the requirements under this rule shall be applicable to every E-rickshaw and E -cart:]

28 · [(1-A) Every combine harvester shall be fitted with an electric horn or other devices confirming to the requirements of IS 1884: 1993 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.

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

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

26 · Substituted by G.S.R . 291(E) , dated 24 -4 -2014 (w . e .f .f. f. 24 -4 -2014) .

27 · Inserted by G.S. S. R . 99(E) , dated 19 -2 -2014(w.e.f. 1-10-2014).

27a · Inserted byG.S.R . 709(E) , dated 8 -10 -2014, 4, (w . e .f .f. f. 8 -10 -2014) .

28 · Inserted by G.S. S. R . 212(E) , dated 20 -3 -2015 (w . e .f .f. f. 1 -4 -2015)

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

120 · Silencers . – (1) 29 [Every motor vehicle including agricultural tractor] 28 [ and combine harvester] shall be fitted with a device (hereinafter referred to as a silencer) which by means of an expansion chamber or otherwise reduces of exhaust gases from the engine.

29 · [(2)Noise standards. – Every motor vehicle shall be constructed and maintained so as to conform to noise standards specified in Part E of the Schedule VI to the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, when tested as per IS:3028-1998, as amended from time to time.

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

33 · [Provided further that in case of quadricycles, the permissible noise limits for b=vehicles in motion shall be 76 dB(A).]

34 · [(3) In the case of agricultural tractor, the measurement test for driver perceived noise level and permissible sound level at bystander shall be carried out as per AIS -115 (Part 1) – 2209 and AIS -115 (Part 2)-2009 respectively, as amended from time to time till such time the corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986) and shall conform to the levels as specified in the Table 1 and Table 2 below;

35 · [(4) In 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.]

35a · [(5) In the case of combine harvester, the noise level at operator's ear level shall be measured as per Annex B of IS 12180 (Part-1) : 2000, whereas the noise level at bystander's position shall be measured as per IS 12180 (Part-2):2000:

121 · Painting of motor vehicles . — (l) 36 [No motor vehicle including 37 [agricultural tractor a n d construction equipment vehicle]] shall be painted in olive green colour except those belonging to the Defence Department

38 · [Provided further that on and after 1 st October, 2014, the requirements under this rule shall be applicable to every quadricycle:]

42a · [Provided also that on and after date of final publication of the Central Motor Vehicles (16 th Amendment) Rules, 2014, the requirements under this rule shall be applicable to every E-rickshaw and E -cart:

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

35a · Inserted by G.S.R 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f 1-4-2015)

36 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 29-7-2000, for “No motor vehicle” (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

37 · Substituted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

38 · Inserted by G.S.R. 99(E), dated 19-2-2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2014).

39 · R. 122 substituted by G.S.R. 338 (E), dated 26-3-1993).

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

41 · Substituted by G.S.R.784(E), dated 12-11-2008 (w.e.f. 1-4-2009).

42 · Substituted by G.S.R. 709 (E), dated 8-10-2014 (w.e.f. 8-10-2014).

42a · Inserted by G.S.R. 709(E), dated 8-10-2014 (w.e.f. 8-10-2014).

43 · [(1-A) Every 43a [agricultural tractor, construction equipment vehicle, hydraulic modular trailer and combine harvester] shall bear the identification number including month and year of manufacture, embossed or etched or punched on it shall be in accordance with AIS 117-2011, as amended from time to time till the corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified under Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986):]

43b · [Provided further that on and from the 1 st day of April, 2016, in case of the construction equipment vehicles the identification number including month and year of manufacture, embossed or etched or punched on it shall be in accordance with AIS-136:2015, as amended from time to time, till the Bureau of Indian Stadards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986):]

43c · [(q-B) Every combine harvester and hydraulic modular trailer shall bear the identification number plate including the following information embossed or etched or punched on it:

44 · [(2) The vehicle manufacturer shall intimate to the certifying testing agency regarding the place where the number 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 rule 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:

45 · [***]

45a · [(3) In case of E-rickshaw or E-cart, the registered E-rickshaw or E-cart Association or manufacturer producing E-rickshaw or E-cart shall intimate to the State Transport Authority regarding the place where the number shall be embossed or etched or punched including the code for the year and month of production for each model of E-rickshaw or E-cart.]

123 · . Safety devices in motorcycle — No motor cycle , 46 [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:

47 · [Provided that on and from 1 st January, 2003 , the pillion hand holds shall be governed

43 · Substituted by G.S.R. 291(E), dated 24-4-2014 on and after 1-10-2014.

43a · Substituted by G.S.R. 212 (E), dated 20-3-2016 (w.e.f 1-4-2015).

43b · Inserted by G.S.R. 133(E), dated 29-1-2016 (w.e.f. 1-2-2016).

43c · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f 1-4-2015).

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

45 · Proviso omitted by G.S.R> 784(E), dated 12-11-2008 (w.e.f 1-4-2009).

45a · Inserted by G.S.R. 27(E), dated 13-1-2015 (w.e.f 13-1-2015).

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

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

47a · [Provided that on and after 1 st October, 2016 a light weight container may be fitted on a motorcycle provided it meets the following requirements :

48 · [124 . Safety standards of components . — 49 [(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:]

50 · [Provided that any notification issued under this sub-rule before the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (6 th Amendment) Rules, 2001 , shall not be applicable after such commencement upto and including 51[26 th August , 2002] in respect of any construction equipment . ]

52 · [(1-A) 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, for the motor vehicles of categories mentioned therein.]

52a · [(1-B) There shall not be any requirements regarding fitment of rear under run protection device and lateral protection device in modular hydraulic trailer.

53 · [(2) Every manufacturer shall get the prototype of the part , component or sub-assembly for w hich 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 Form22.]]

47a · Inserted by G.S.R. 473(E), dated 2-5-2016 (w.e.f 2-5-2016).

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

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

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

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

52 · Substituted by G.S.R. 291(E), dated 24-4-2014 on and after 1-10-2014.

52a · Inserted by G.S.R.212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

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

53a · [(2-A) In case of E-rickshaw or E-cart, the registered E-rickshaw or E-cart Association or manufacturer producing E-rickshaw or E-cart shall get the prototype of the part, component or sub -assembly 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 authorised by the Bureau of Indian Standards, and on the basis of such approval, the E-rickshaw or E-cart association or manufacturer shall also certify compliance with the provisions of this rule in Form 22.]

54 · [(3)The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette , frame a Scheme for mark rking 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 . ]

55 · [(4) The procedure for type approval and establishing conformity of production for components, listed in table below, shall be in accordance with AIS:037 -2004 till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).

53a · Inserted by G.S.R.27(E), dated 13-1-2015 (w.e.f. 13-1-2015).

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

55 · Inserted by G.S.R.784(E), dated 12-11-2008(w.e.f.12-11-2008).

56 · [ 56a [124-A . Safety standards of components for agricultural tractors . — (1)The bulbs of the 56b to

56 · Inserted byG . S. S. R . 111(E), dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004) and as corrected by vide G.S.R. 176€, dated 5 -3 -2004.

56a · Substituted by G.S.R. 212 (E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

56b · Inserted by G.S.R.212 (E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015)

57a · [Provided further that the performance of rear warning triangle fitted on agricultural tractors 56b[and combine harvesters] manufactured on and after the 1 st day of April, 2009, shall be in accordance with AIS:088 -2005, except for clause 1.4.3 of Annexure 6 therein till such time corresponding BIS standards are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986):]

57c · [(6) The fuel tank of agricultural tractor shall conform to AIS: 104-2008, as amended from time to time.

57d · [(8) On and after the 57e [1 st October, 2013] the ballast mass, wherever used in agricultural tractor, shall conform to AIS 105: 2008, as amended from time to time , till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).

56c · Substituted by G.S.R. 291(E), dated 24-4-2014 on and after 1-4-2015.

57 · Substituted by G.S.R. 206(E), dated 1-4-2005, for "1 st April, 2005" (w.e.f. 1-4-2005).

57a · Inserted by G.S.R. 784(E), dated 12-11-2008 (w.e.f. 12-11-2008).

57b · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015(w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

57c · Substituted by G.S.R. 291(E), dated 24-4-2014, on and after 1-4-2015.

57d · Inserted by G.S.R. 625(E), dated 8-8-2012(w.e.f 8-8-2012).

57e · Substituted by G.S.R. by 644(E), dated 27-9-2013.

57f · [(13) On and after 1 st April, 2015, for agricultural tractors, the maximum design speed shall be in accordance with AIS -116 -2009.]

58 · [124-B . Safety Standards of components for power tillers . — (1)The lamps and bulbs used on power tillers for—

57f · Inserted by G.S.R. 291(E), dated 24-4-2014 (w.e.f. 24-4-2014).

58 · R. 124 -B inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f 16-9-2006).

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

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

60a · The words, figures and letters ―of engine capacity not exceeding 500cc‖ omitted by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10-4-2007 (w.e.f 10-4-2007).

60b · Inserted by G.S.R. 99(E), dated 19-2-2014 (w.e.f 1-10-2014).

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

61a · Substituted by G.S.R. 784(E), dated 12-11-2008(w.e.f 1-4-2009).

62 · [(1-B) On and after the 1 st day of October, 2009, the front under run protective n (sic) after 1 st day of October, 2009 shall comply with the requirements specified in AIS: 069-2006, till the corresponding HIS specifications are dives fitted on N2 and N3 categories of motor vehicles , manufactured o (sic) notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).

63 · st

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

65 · [Provided further that on and after the 65b[1 st October, 2013], the requirements under this rule shall be applicable to every quadricycle.]

65a · [Provided further that on and after the 65b[1 st October, 2013], for agricultural tractors, the rear view mirror specifications and installation requirements shall conform to AIS: 001-2001 and AIS: 114 -2009 respectively, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).]

62 · Inserted by G.S.R. 784(E), dated 12-11-2008 (w.e.f. 12-11-2008).

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

64 · Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002, for "on and from 1 st January, 2003" (w.e.f. 27-122002).

65 · Inserted by G.S.R. 99(E), dated 19-2-2014 (w.e.f. 1-10-2014).

65a · Inserted by G.S.R. 625(E), dated 8-8-2012 (w.e.f. 8-8-2012).

65b · Substituted by G.S.R. 664(E), dated 27-9-2013.

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

66a · Sub -R. (4) omitted by G.S.R. 659(E), dated 12-9-2001(w.e.f. 12-9-2001).

66b · Substituted by G.S.R. 784(E), dated 12-11-2008 (w.e.f. 1-4-2009).

63 · [(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 66b[IS :15546 -2005].

67 · [(6)On and from the 1 st day of October , 2007 , the seats, their anchorages and their head restraints for M2 , M3 , N1 , 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 (63of 1986) . ]

68 · [ 68a [125-A . Safety belt , etc . , for construction equipment vehicles . — One year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicle (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 . ]

68b · [Provided that every combine harvester fitted with a cabin, shall be equipped with a seat belt for the driver and with a rear view mirror.]

125 · -C . Body building and approval . — 69a [(1) On and after the 1 st day of October, 2014, the testing and approval for body building of new models of buses with seating capacity of 13 or more poassengers excluding driver shall be in accordance with AIS: 052 (Revision 1)- 2008, as amended from time to time, for vehicles mentioned therein, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986):

69d · [125-e. Special requirements of motor vehicles transporting livestock. –

69a · Substituted by G.S.R. 287(E), dated 22-4-2014 (w.e.f 22-4-2014).

69b · Inserted by G.S.R. 625(E), dated 8-8-2012 (w.e.f. 8-8-2012).

69c · Inserted by G.S.R. 409(E), dated 8-6-2014 (w.e.f. 8-6-2014).

69d · Inserted by G.S.R. 546(E), dated 8-7-2015(w.e.f. 1-1-2016).

75 · [Provided further that the procedure for type approval of certification of motor vehicles for compliance to these rules shall be in accordance with the AIS: 0117-2000, as amended from time to time.

76 · [Provided that in 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 testing agencies for granting a certificate by that agency as to the compliance to the provisions of the Act and these rules.]

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

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

71a · Substituted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

71b · Inserted by G.S.R. 709(E), dated 8-10-2014 (w.e.f 8-10-2014).

72 · Substituted by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10-4-2007 (w.e.f 10-4-2007).

73 · Added by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10-4-2007 (w.e.f. 10-4-2007).

74 · Inserted by G.S.R. 84(E), dated 9-2-2009 (w.e.f. 9-2-2009).

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

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

77 · [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 78 [rules made under section 110 of the Act:]]

80 · [Provided that the provisions of this sub-rule shall not be applicable in respect of any construction equipment up to and including 81[26 th August , 2002 . ]

79b · [(2-A) The testing agencies referred to in rule 126 shall, in accordance with the procedure laid down by the Central Government, conduct tests on combine harvesters drawn from the production line of the manufacturer to verify whether the combine harvesters conform to the provisions of the Act, or rules, or orders issued there under:

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

78 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001. For “rule 115” (w.e.f 28-3-2001).

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

79a · substituted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).

79b · Inserted by G.S.R. 212(E), dated 20-3-2015 (w.e.f. 1-4-2015). 1 st day of April, 1991 videS.O 941(E), dated 11 th December, 1990.

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

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

81a · [126.C. On and from the date of final publication of this notification, the testing agencies specified in rule 126, in accordance with the procedure laid down by the Central Government, upload information regarding vehicle type approval on the portal https://www.vahan.nic.in/markermodel/:

127 · Quality certificate by manufacturer . — 82[(1)] On and from the date * of commencement of this rule , the sale of every motor vehicle manufactured shall be accompanied by a certificate of road -worthiness issued by the manufacturer in Form22 .

82a · [(2)On and from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000 , the sale of every construction equipment vehicle manufactured shall be accompanied by a certificate of road-worthiness issued by the manufacturer in Form22 . ]

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

85 · [(3)Passenger entrance and exit.— The passenger entrance-cum-exit door shall be l ocated on the left side of the vehicle and minimum door width shall be 685 millimetres . The door handle should be capable of being handled from inside as well as from outside . The door may be operated pneumatically or hydraulically or electrically with suitable locking devices . ]

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

81a · Inserted by G.S.R. 810(E), dated 17-11-2014(w.e.f. 17-11-2014).

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

82a · Inserted by G.S.R. 27(E), dated 13-1-2015(w.e.f. 13-1-2015).

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

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

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

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

87 · Sub -C1. (i)omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

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

89 · [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 . ]

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

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:—

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

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 an d the lower half for the text:

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

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

93 · [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:—

94 · [132 . Responsibility of the transporter or owner of goods carriage . — (1)It Shall b e the responsibility of the owner of the goods carriage transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods to ensure the following , namely:—

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

94R · . 132 substituted by G . S. S. R . 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w . e .f. f. 2663 -1993).

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 information , namely:—

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

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

95 · R. 133 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993).

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

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

375 · Inserted by G.S.R . 338(E) , dated26 -3 -1993(w . e .f .f. f. 26 -3 -1993) .

376 · Sub -R . (2)renumberedassub-R(3)byG.S. S. R . 338(E) , dated26 -3 -1993(w . e .f .f. f. 26 -3 -1993) .

135 · . Driver to be instructed . — The owner of every goods carriage transporting dangerous or hazardous goods shall ensure to the satisfaction of the consign or that the driver of the goods carriage has received adequate instructions and training to enable him to understand the nature of the goods being transported , by him , the nature of the risks arising out of such goods, precautions he should take while the goods carriage is in motion or stationary and the action he has to take in case of any emergency.

98 · [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 . ]

137 · . Class labels . — In respect of the dangerous or hazardous goods specified in column (2) of the Table below , the labels specified in the corresponding entry in column (3) shall be the class labels , namely:—

1 · . Explosives

2 · . 1Non -flammable gases

4 · . 1 Inflammable solids

99 · TABLE II

1 · LD50oral in rats

2 · LD50coetaneousinratsorrabbits

3 · . LC50byinhalation(fourhours) inrats.

2 · (Trifluoromethyl)

2 · Dichloracetate

138 · . Signals and additional safety measures for 1 [motor vehicle] . — (1) The driver of a

1 · [motor vehicle] shall make such signals and on such occasions as are specified in the regulations made under section 118 .

2 · [ 3 [(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 . ]

3a · [(a)in case of vehicles other than motor cycles , a spare wheel ready for use:

4 · [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:]

5 · [Provided further that in addition , 5a [M3] and 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, 7, 8 . 1 . 2 and 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 " w hite colour warning triangle " , the word "red " shall be substituted by word " w hite " , wh 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);]

1 · Substituted by G.S.R . 214(E) , dated 18 -3 -1999, 9, for "motor cycle" (w . e .f .f. f. 18 -3 -1999) .

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

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

3a · Substituted by G.S.R. 291(E), dated 24-4-2014 (w.e.f. 24-4-2014).

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

5 · Proviso inserted by G.S.R . 589(E) , dated 1669 -2005 (w . e .f .f. f. 16 -3 -2006) .

5a · Substituted by G.S.R. 784(E), dated 12-11-2008 (w.e.f. 1-4-2009).

6a · [(6) On and after 1 st April 2016, the driver of motor vehicle of M1 category, manufactured on and later 1 st October 2014, excluding transport vehicles and special purpose vehicles shall ensure that a child up to age of twelve years, carried in the vehicle is seated in an appropriate child restraint system conforming to AIS: 072-2009.]

6b · [138-A. Fitment of Radio Frequency Identification Tag . — Categories M and N motor vehicle manufactured on or after six months from the date of commencement of the Central Motor vehicles (First Amendment) Rules, 2013 shall be fitted with Radio Identification Tag having such specification as may be determined by the Central Government:

7 · [139 . Production of licence and certificate of registration . — The driver or conductor of a motor vehicle shall produce certificate of registration , insurance , fitness an d 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, f, an d 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 any other officer or send it to the officer who demanded the documents by registered post within 15 days from the date of demand . ]

6 · CI. I. if) inserted by G.S. S. R . 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w . e .f .f. f. 1663 -2006) 6a. Substituted by G.S.R. 291(E), dated 24-4-2014 (w.e.f. 24-4-2014).

6b · Inserted by G.S.R. 2017(E), dated 8-4-2013.

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

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

141 · Certificate of insurance . —A —An authorised insurer shall issue to every holder of a policy of insurance , a certificate of insurance in Form 51 in respect of each such vehicle .

142 · Cover notes . — (1) Every cover note issued by an authorised insurer shall be in Form 52 .

143 · Issue of certificates and cover notes . — Every certificate of insurance or covernote issued by an insurer in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter shall be duly authenticated by such person as may be authorized by the insurer .

144 · Transfer of certificate of insurance . —W —When the ownership of a motor vehicle covered by a valid insurance certificate is transferred to another person together with the policy of insurance relating thereto the policy of insurance of such vehicle shall automatically stand transferred to that other person from the date of transfer of ownership

145 · Exclusion of advertising matter . —N —No certificate of the insurance or cover note issued in pursuance of Chapter XI of the Act and of this Chapter shall contain any advertising matter either on the face or on the back thereof. f.

146 · Certificates or cover notes lost , destroyed , torn , soiled , defaced or mutilated . — (1) Where the holder of a policy—

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:—

148 · Records of exempted vehicles . — (1) In the case of a motor vehicle owned by any of the authorities specified in sub-section (2) of section 146 as also in the case of motor v ehicles exempted under sub-section (3) of section 146 , a certificate in Form 53 signed by a

149 · Supply of information . —A —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.

155 · Deposit procedure . — (1) As soon as the fund is established , the bank shall send to the authority a statement specifying the assets held by it on behalf of the authority and shall also send a copy thereof to the Central Government in the Ministry of Surface Transport or the State Government concerned , as the case may be .

156 · Interest on deposits . — Interest realised on each deposit or the securities held in the fund shall be paid by the bank to the authority.

157 · Withdrawal . — (1) No amount shall be withdrawn from the fund except for the purpose of meeting any liability arising out the use of any motor vehicle of the authority w hich the authority or any person in the employment of the authority may incur to third parties including liability arising under the Workmen ' s Compensation Act , 1923 (8 of 1923) .

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 particulars relating to the policies in connection with which the certificates of foreign insurance were issued as are required to be kept by insurers under the provisions of rule 147 in respect of policies , and the necessary additions to those records required to make them up to date shall be made as soon as is reasonably possible in the circumstances.

1 · This Order may be called as THE MOTOR VEHICLES (NEW HIGH SECURITY REGISTRATION PLATES) ORDER, 2001.

2 · It shall come in to force on the 28th day of September, 2001 in case of new registered vehicles from that date and in case of already registered vehicles, two years from the date of publication of) this Order in the Official Gazette.

3 · Application.—This Order shall apply to motor vehicles as defined in clause (28) of section 2 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).

4 · A manufacturer or supplier of new high security registration plates shall comply with the following specifications, namely:—

4 · [(iv) To protect against counterfeiting, a chromium-based hologram of the size of 20mm × 20mm is to be applied by hot stamping on the top left-hand corner of the plate in both front and rear plates. The hologram shall contain CHAKRA in blue colour as given in the Annexure annexed to this Order.]

1 · Vide S.O. 814(E), dated 22-8-2001, published in the Gazette of India, Ext., Pt. II,S.3(II), gated 22-82001.

2 · Substituted for "DIN 1745/DIN 1783 or ISO 7591, as updates from time to time" by S.O. 1041(E), dated 16 -10 -2001). (w.e.f. 16-10-2001).

5 · [(xa) The State Government or Union Territory Administration shall ensure that person who has been, —

4a · Inserted by S.O. 298(E), dated 29-1-2016 (w.e.f. 1-2-2016).

4b · substituted by S.O. 1140(E), dated 24-4-2014.

4c · Added by S.O. 1041(E), dated 16-10-2001 (w.e.f. 16-10-2001).

5 · Inserted by S.O. 883(E), dated 12-6-2006 (w.e.f. 12-6-2006).

6 · (xv) The approved manufacturer or supplier shall maintain complete record of all the security features in their possession which shall be audited by the concerned testing agencies.

1 · Short title, extent, commencement and exemption . — (1) These rules may be called THE MOTOR VEHICLES (ALL INDIA PERMIT FOR TOURIST TRANSPORT OPERATORS) RULES, 1993.

2 · Definition . — In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,—

2 · [(g) ―Tourist Transport Operator‖ means,—

3 · [(h) ―Tourist Circuit‖ means all places of tourist interest situated in a State for which package tours are prepared and sold by the recognised tourist transport operator.

1 · Vide G.S.R. 541(E), dated 10-8-1993, published in the Gazette of India, Ext., Pt. II,S.3(i), dated 10-81993 (w.e.f. 10-8-1993).

2 · Substituted by G.S.R. 286(E), dated 22-3-1995(w.e.f. 22-3-1995).

3 · Inserted, ibid (w.e.f. 22-3-1995) .

3 · Authorisation Certificate shall be issued only to a Tourist Transport Operator recognised by the Department of Tourism of the Central Government.

4 · Form, contents and duration, etc., of the Authorisation Certificate.––

5 · Procedure of applying for and issue of Authorisation Certificate . –– (1) An application for an Authorisation Certificate may be made on any working day to the State Transport Authority concerned.

6 · Transfer of permit. –– (1) Save as otherwise provided in sub-rule (2), an Authorisation Certificate shall not be transferable form one person to another except with the permission of the State Transport Authority which issued the Authorisation Certificate and shall not, without such permission, confer on any person to whom a vehicle covered by the Authorisation Certificate is transferred, and right to use that vehicle in the manner authorised by the Authorisation Certificate:

7 · Replacement of vehicle.––The holder of an Authorisation Certificate may, with the permission of the State Transport Authority by which the Authorisation Certificate was issued, replace any vehicle covered by the Authorisation Certificate by any other vehicle of the same nature.

8 · Appeals. ––(1) Any person aggrieved by ––

9 · Authorisation fee . — The fee for the issue of an Authorisation Certificate shall be Rs. 500 per annum and every application for the issue or renewal of the same shall be accompanied by a bank draft for the said amount in favour of the appropriate authority.

10 · Seating capacity . — An All India Permit for Tourist Transport Operators shall be issued only in respect of vehicles with a seating capacity of not more than 1 [39] seats, excluding the driver and the conductor. Beside, provision of rule 128 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, expect for sub-rule (11) of the said rules, shall also apply to the tourist vehicles.

11 · Age of the tourist coaches . — An All India Permit for Tourist Transport Operators shall be deemed to be invalid from the date on which the vehicle covered by the said permit completes nine years, in the case of a motor cab and eight years of a vehicle other than a motor cab.

1 · [12. Every motor vehicle or motor cab under the Authorisation Certificate issued under these rules shall exhibit the words ―All India Tourist Permit‖ on the back of the motor vehicle in contrasting colours, so as to be clearly visible].

13 · Lest of tourists . —A —A tourist vehicle, other than a motor cab playing under an All India Permit for a Tourist Transport Operator shall at all times carry a list of tourist passengers in respect of each trip, and the list shall be produced on demand by the officers authorised to demand production of documents by or under the Act or the rule made thereunder.

14 · Quarterly return to be filed by an All India Tourist Permit Holders . — An All India Tourist Permit Holder shall file a quarterly return, in respect of the motor vehicle covered by these rules, in the, Form set forth in the Third Schedule to the appropriate authority of the State by which the All India Permit is granted and the said authority, in turn, shall forward copies thereof to the appropriate authorities of other States concerned.

1 · Substituted by G.S.R. 286(E),dated 22-3-1995(w.e.f. 22-3-1995).

2 · [16 Conformity to mass emission standards . — The tourist Transport Operator shall not engage or use any vehicle for the purpose of journey, the origin and destination of which falls within the National Capital Region, unless such rule (15) of rule 115] of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.]

15 · I/we enclose Bank Drafts as described hereunder towards payment of the authorisation

1 · [THE FOURTH SCHEDULE

1 · Schedules Fourth, Fifth and Sixth substituted by G.S.R. 286(E), dated 22-3-1995(w.e.f. 22-3-1995).

3 · (a) The two years period of operating the Tourist Transport business may be relaxable to 1 year in the case of those applicants who have operated 5 tourist vehicles with the proper State Transport Authority/ Road Transport Authority permits for 1 year. These 5 tourist vehicles cloud be in any combination of cars/ Air-conditioned Coaches/Mini Coaches/ Boats provided there are minimum of at least 2 car in the fleet of tourist vehicles.

4 · The Tourist Transport Operator will be required to pay a non-refundable one time fee of Rs. 500 while applying for the recognition. The fee will be made payable to the pay and Accounts Officer, Department of Tourism in the form of a Bank Draft.

5 · The applicant should be income-tax assesse and should submit copy of acknowledgement certificate as proof having field income-tax return for current assessment year.

6 · The decision of the Department of Tourism, Government of India, in the matter of recognition shall be final. The Government of India may, in their discretion, refuse to recognise or withdraw/ withhold at any time recognition already granted without assigning any reason.

7 · Recognition once granted shall continue, unless revoked and subject to their continuance in this business and their submitting the requisite return of income-tax and other particulars.

8 · Tourist Transport Operator granted recognition shall be entitled to such incentives and concessions as may be granted by Government from time to time and shall abide by the terms and conditions of recognition as prescribed from time to time.

1 · All applications for recognition shall be addressed to the Director-General of Tourism, Transport Bhawan,No.1. Parliament Street,New Delhi-110001.

2 · The following conditions must be fulfilled by the Travel Agency for grant of recognition by Department of Tourism:—

3 · Recognition as Travel Agency once granted shall continue unless withdrawn and subject to their continued membership of International Air Transport Association or continuance as General Sales Agency of an International Air Transport Association member Airlines, as case may be, and their submitting the requisite annual return of income-tax and other particulars.

4 · The Travel Agency will be requird to pay a non-refundable one time fee of Rs. 1,000 while applying for the recognition. The fee will be payable to the pay and Accounts Officer, Department of Tourism, in the form of a Bank Draft. Fee for recognition of each Branch Office will be Rs. 500.

5 · Recognition will be granted to the Headquarters Office of the Travel Agency. Branch Offices will be approved alongwith the Headquarters Office or subsequently, provided the particulars of Branch Offices are submitted to Department of Tourism and accepted by it.

6 · The decision of the Department of Tourism, Government of India, in the matter of recognition shall be final. The Government of India may, in their discretion, refuse to recognise any time or withdraw / withhold at any time recognition already granted without assigning any reason.

7 · Travel Agency printed recognition shall be entitled to such incentives and concessions as may be granted by the Government of India from time to time and shall abide by the terms and conditions of recognition as prescribed from time to time.

1 · All applications for recognition shall be addressed to the Director General of Tourism, Transport Bhawan,No.1, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001.

2 · (i) The application for grant of recognition shall be in the prescribed from.

3 · The recognition as approved Tour Operator once granted shall continue unless withdrawn subject to their continuance in this business and their submitting the requisite annual return of income -tax and other particulars.

4 · The Tour Operator will be required to pay a non-refundable one time fee of Rs.1,000 while applying for the recognition. The fee will be made payable to the Pay and Accounts Officer, Department of Tourism, in the form of a Bank Draft. The fee for recognition of each Branch Office will be Rs. 500.

5 · Recognition will be granted to the Headquarters Office of Tour Operators. Branch Offices will be approved alongwith the Headquarters Office or subsequently, provided the particulars of the Branch Office submitted to Department of Tourism and accepted by it.

1 · [6. The decision of the Department of Tourism, Government of India, in the matter of recognition shall be final. The Government of India may, in its discretion, refuse to recognise any Tour Operator or withdraw or withhold at any time recognition granted to any Tour Operator, but before applying such discretion, it shall be lawful for the Government of India to issue show cause notice to the aggrieved Tour Operator and consider his reply on merit and to communicate him the decision taken on such consideration.]

7 · Tour Operator granted recognition shall be entitled to such incentives and concessions as may be granted by Government from time to time and shall abide by the terms and conditions of recognition as prescribed from time to time by the Department of Tourism, Government of India.

1 · Name of the firm with address, telephone, telex and fax number.

2 · Nature of the firm and date of registration / commencement of business with documentary proof.

3 · Whether the office is located in residential / commercial / industrial area.

4 · Name, experience, qualifications of the Proprietor / Managing Director.

6 · Name of the Travel Agents/Tour Operators/Hotels/ Airlines with whom most business is transacted.

7 · Please attach a copy of the audited balance sheet and profit and loss statement duly certified by the Chartered Accountant for the year preceding the date of application alongwith copy of acknowledgement certificate, in respect of income-tax return for current assessment year.

8 · Please indicate the loans and mortgages as on the date of application.

9 · Numbers of vehicles, viz., Air -conditioned coaches, non -Air conditioned coaches, Mini coaches, Cars and Boats operated as tourist vehicles with their make, model and registration.

10 · Attested copies of valid permits issued by Road Transport Authority / State Transport Authority for Tourist vehicles and Registered Certificate Books of Tourist vehicles should be furnished.

11 · Number and date of Bank Demand Draft for Rs. 500 in favour of Pay and, Accounts Officer, Department of Tourism, New Delhi.

1 · Substituted by G.S.R. No. 83(E), dated 23-2-1998 (w.e.f. 23-2-1998).

2 · Nature of the firm and the year when the firm was registered or commenced business with documentary proof.

3 · Name of Director / Partners, etc. the details of their interests, if any, inn other business may also be indicated.

4 · Give particulars of staff employed, their qualifications, experience, salary and length of their interests, if any, in other business / service with the firm.

5 · Name of Bankers (please attach a reference from your bankers).

6 · Name of Auditors. A balance -sheet and profit and loss statement pertaining to the travel business, as prescribed under Company Law, must be submitted by each applicant. These audited statements should be in respect of your establishment for the last completed financial year or for the calendar year immediately preceding the date of submission of your application. Also furnish details of your turnover in the following statement:—

7 · Copy of acknowledgement certificate in respect of income-tax return for the current assessment year should be enclosed.

8 · Whether any other activities are undertaken by the firm besides travel related activities.

9 · Please indicate the air / shipping / railway ticketing agencies held by the firm.

10 · Letter of approval of International Air Transport Association, certificate of endorsement for current year should be enclosed. General sales Agency of any International Air Transport Association, Airlines should enclose documentary proof in this regard.

12 · Please enclose Demand Draft of Rs. 1,000 for Head Office and Rs. 500 for each Branch Office as fee for recognition and mention the Demand Draft number, date and amount in this column.

1 · Name and address of Head Office and Branch Office.

2 · Nature of the firm and the year when the firm was registered or commenced business with documentary proof.

3 · Name of Directors / Partners, etc. The details of their interests, if any, in other business also be indicated.

4 · Give particulars of staff employed, their qualifications, experience, salary and length of service with firm.

5 · Name of Bankers (Please attach a reference from your bankers.)

6 · Name of Auditors. A balance sheet and profit and loss statement pertaining to the tour

7 · Copy of acknowledgement certificate in respect of income-tax return for the current assessment year should be enclosed.

8 · Whether any other activities are undertaken by the firm besides tour operation.

9 · Member of International Travel Operations.

1 · Short title and commencement. — These rules may be caked THE DRIVING LICENCE (CONDITIONS FOR EXEMPTION)RULES, 1992.

2 · Conditions for grant of exemption.—A person receiving instructions in driving a motor vehicle shall be exempted during training, from the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 (59 of 1988), subject to the following conditions, that—

1 · Vide G.S.R. 791(E), dated 30-9-1992, published in the Gazette of India, Ext., Pt.II,S.3(i), dated 30 -9 -1992.

1 · Vide S.O. 439(E), dated 12-6-1989, published in the Gazette of India, Ext., Pt.II,S.3(ii), dated 12-61989 (w.e.f. 1-7-1989).

12 · Taking 'U' turn.—No driver shall take a ‗U' turn where ‗U' turn is specially prohibited and on busy traffic road. If a ‗U' turn is allowed the driver shall show signal by hand as for a right turn, watch in the rear view mirror and turn when safe to do so.

13 · Signals to be given by drivers . — The following signals shall be used by the drivers of all motor vehicles, namely:—

14 · Direction indicator. — The signals referred to in regulation 12, may be simplified also by mechanical or electrical devices.

15 · Parking of the vehicle.—(1) Every driver of a motor vehicle parking on any road shall park in such a way that it does not cause or is not likely to cause danger obstruction or undue inconvenience to other road users and if the manner of parkin g is indicated by any sign board or markings on the road side, he shall park his vehicle in such manner.

16 · Visibility of lamps and registration marks.—(1) No load or other goods shall be placed on any motor vehicle so as to mask or otherwise interrupt vision of any lamp, registration mark or other mark required to be carried by or exhibited on any motor vehicle by or under the Act, unless a duplicate of the lamp or mark so marked or otherwise obscured is exhibited in the manner required by or under the Act for the exhibition of the marked or obscured lamp or mark.

17 · . one way traffic.— A driver shall not —

18 · Driving on channelized roads (lane traffic).—(1) Where any road is marked by lanes for movement of traffic, the driver of a motor vehicle shall not cross the yellow line.

19 · Stop sign on road surface.—(1) When any line is painted on or inlaid into the surface of any road at the approach to the road junction or to a pedestrian crossing or otherwise, no driver shall drive a motor vehicle so that any part thereof projects beyond that line at any time when a signal to stop is being given by a police officer or by means of a traffic control light or by the display of any traffic sign.

20 · Towing.—(1) No vehicle other than a mechanically disabled motor vehicle or incompletely assembled motor vehicle, a registered triler or a side car, shall be drawn or towed by any motor vehicle, except for purposes of delivery and to the nearest filling station or garage.

21 · Use of horns and silence zones . —A —A driver of a vehicle shall not— t—

22 · Traffic sign and traffic police.—A driver of a motor vehicle and every other person using the road shall obey—

23 · Distance form vehicles in front. — The driver of a motor vehicle moving behind another vehicle shall keep at a sufficient distance from that other vehicle to avoid collision if the vehicle in front should suddenly slow down or stop.

32 · Production of documents. —A —A person driving a vehicle,—

1 · [Provided that where 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 any other officer or send it to the officer who demanded the documents, by registered post, within 15 days of the demand.]

33 · Every driver must be conversant with the provisions of sections 112, 113, 121, 122, 125, 132, 134, 185, 186, 194 and 207 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

1 · Inserted by S.O. 329(E), dated 13-5-1992 (w.e.f. 13-5-1992).

2 · Conditions for the grant of exemption from rule 93.—The State Government may exempt any motor vehicle or any class of description of motor vehicles form the provisions of rule 93 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, subject to the fulfilment of any or all of the conditions specified in these rules which that Government may deem fit to impose, namely:—

1 · [3. Removal of doubts.—For removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that any exemption granted under these rules in any State shall be valid throughout India.]

1 · Vide G.S.R. 583 (E), dated 12-9-1991, publised in the Gazette of India, Ext., Pt. II, S. 3(i), dated 12-91991 (w.e.f. 12-9-1991).

1 · Sub -R. (3) substituted by G.S.R. 634(E), dated 23-6-1992 (w.e.f. 23-6-1992).

1 · Vide G.S.R. 569(E), dated 1-8-2001, published in the Gazette of India, Ext., Pt. II, . 3(i) dated 1-82001.

2 · See S. 52(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and R. 115 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.

3 · Substituted by G.S.R. 99(E),dated 24-2-2010 (w.e.f. 24-2-2010).

3 · restriction on unauthorised acquisition or sale of auto LPG.—(1) No person shall acquire, sell , store for sale, supply, fill or distribute auto LPG to a consumer except according to the provisions contained in this Order.

4 · Display of stock and price of auto LPG.—Every auto LPG dispensing station dealer shall prominently display the stock and selling price of auto LPG at a conspicuous place of the auto LPG dispensing station.

5 · Procurement, storage and sale of auto LPG by the auto LPG dispensing station dealer. — (1) Every auto LPG dispensing station dealer shall procure or purchase auto LPG from either a Government Oil Company or a parallel marketeer.

4 · [(4) Every auto LPG dispensing station dealer shall—

6 · Assessment and certification rating of parallel marketeers.—(1)(a) No parallel marketeer shall commence any activity , such as, import (including auto LPG Imprt Substitution), transport, marketing, distribution, sale or any activity incidental thereto, relating to the business of auto LPG to be used as automotive fuel without obtaining a minimum of low risk rating certificate, on the basis of evaluation and rating for his capability, infrastructure network and readiness to carry out professed business and delivery of goods and services promised by him an agency specified in Schedule I:

4 · Substituted by G.S.R. 99(E), dated 24-2-2010 (w.e.f. 24-2-2010).

7 · Maintenance of registers, account books and submission of return by the

8 · Maintenance of records and furnishing of information by parallel marketeers.—

9 · Power of entry, search and seizure.—(1) Any officer of the Central or the State Government, not below the rank of Inspector duly authorised, by general or special order, by the Central Government or State Government, as the case may be, or any officer of a Government Oil Company not below the rank of Sales Officer, authorised by the Central Government, may with a view to securing due compliance with the provisions of this Order, or for the purpose of satisfying himself that this Order or any other Order made thereunder has been complied with—

10 · Overriding effect of the Order.—The provisions of this Order shall have overriding effect notwithstanding anything contained in any other Order made by a State Government or a Union territory Administration.

11 · Power to exempt.—The Central Government may, if it considers necessary, for avoiding any hardship or in consideration of public interest, by notification in the Official

12 · Repeal and savings.— The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Restriction on Use ) Order,

1974 · is hereby repealed

1 · CRISIL

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5 · [SCHEDULE V

2 · Definition. — In this order, unless the context otherwise requires,—

3 · Application. — Accreditation of Bus Body Builders shall be applicable to all entities like companies, individuals engaged in the activities having manufacturing or bus body building of M2 and M3 type of vehicles having seating capacity of thirteen or more passengers and all types buses covered under bus code.

1 · Vide S.O. 2356(E), dated 3-10-2012, published in the Gazette of India, Ext., Pt. II, S. 3(ii), No. 1974, dated 3 -10 -2012.

2 · Substituted by S.O. 3026(E), dated 28-12-2012.

4 · Bus Body Builders . — Bus Body Builders shall be categorised on the basis of the activities undertaken by them as indicated in the Table given below:

5 · Responsibility . — (1) Testing agencies shall be responsible to plan conduct control the audit based on the request submitted by the Bus Body Builder and to generate the audit report and to release the accreditation certificate.

6 · Requirement . — Without prejudice to the stakeholders and no compromise on the issue of road safety and environment the Bus Body Builder with complete understanding of the spirit

7 · Application for accreditation . — Every Bus Body Builder shall make an application in the given Form No. BBB:01 to any Accreditation agency, furnishing the pertinent details and justifying the requirements.

8 · Accreditation system implementation mechanism and its role . — Accreditation agencies shall be responsible to implement subject Accreditation system by following the laid down procedure. The process flow chart of accreditation is indicated in Chart No. BBB:07.

9 · Functions of the Accreditation Agencies . — Accreditation agencies under the supervision of designed person shall carry out following functions, namely:—

10 · Accreditation procedure.— (I) Application:—(a) The Bus Body Builder intending to get the accreditation shall apply to any Accreditation agency in the prescribed application Form (Form No. BBB:01) in duplicate.

11 · Surveillance Audit. — (a) Accreditation agency shall conduct surveillance audit once in three years of each accredited Bus Body Builder.

12 · Audit of QMS or TQMS Certified Bus Body Builder.— The applicant or Bus Body Builder holding valid certificate for Total Quality System (TQS) ISO/IS 16949 or Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001 may request for issue of accreditation certificate on document audit. To avail this facility, the applicant has to ensure that all the provisions of the rules are property addressed in the Quality Manual and implemented and followed in the quality system. Accreditation agency shall study the documents and records and, if satisfied, release the Accreditation Certification on the basis of document appraisal.

13 · Change of accreditation agency . — The Bus Body Builder can change, the Accreditation agency by obtaining no objection certificate from the earlier agency while applying to new agency. In case the applicant is unable to obtain the no objection certificate, the new Accreditation agency may approach the previous Accreditation agency to seek written permission.

14 · Issuance of accreditation certificate and validity of accreditation certificate . — After successful completion of the accreditation audit, the Accreditation agency shall issue a certificate of accreditation to the applicant. The Accreditation certificate shall be in Form No. BBB:05: provided that the Bus Body Builder accreditation certificate shall be valid subject to successful continued compliance through surveillance audit.

15 · Extension of reduction of scope of accreditation . — A Bus Body Builder, if it so desires, may request in writing to the Accreditation agency for change in the category of accreditation from category ‗A' to category ‗B' or vice versa. For this purpose, the Accreditation agency shall assess the Bus Body Builder during surveillance audit or may organise a supplementary audit or a special visit and, based on the findings further recommendation for extension or reduction of scope of accreditation shall be made to CMVR-TSC. Based on the approval, the Accreditation agency shall communicate to the Bus Body Builder through certificate of extension of accreditation.

16 · Supplementary or special visit.— The Accreditation agency may conduct a supplementary or a special visit at any time during the validity of accreditation in the following circumstances, namely:—

17 · Voluntary withdrawal.— The Bus Body Builder, at any time during the validity of accreditation , may discontinue its accreditation voluntarily by makes a written request to the Accreditation agency. If the Bus Body Builder subsequently decides to obtain accreditation status, it shall be treated as a fresh accreditation, and the Bus Body Builder shall have to pay the fee for applications, and expenses on assessment as applicable at the time of submission of fresh application.

18 · Appeal . — The Bus Body Builder may appeal against any decision of the Accreditation agency refusing to grant or continue accreditation or any matter relating thereto to the Chairman, CMVR -TSC whose decision shall be final and binding on all parties.

19 · Confidentiality . — Accreditation agency officials shall be required to maintain strict confidentiality of the information gathered regarding the Bus Body Builders during the process of evaluation for grant of accreditation.

20 · Liability . — Accreditation agency shall not be responsible for any damages, which the Bus Body Builder may suffer as a result of refusal to grant or subsequent withdrawal of accreditation or time taken in communication of decision or any circumstances beyond the control of the Accreditation agency.

21 · Amendment to the policies and procedures . — The CMVR -TSC may at any time make recommendation regarding the policies and procedures related to grant of accreditation, maintaining accreditation, and conducting surveillance audit.

22 · Fees for Assessment of Bus Body Builders . — Accreditation agencies shall, in mutual consultation, Propose a uniform fee structure which shall be considered and decided by CMVER -TSC and such fee structure may be revised from time to time with the prior approval of the CMVR -TSC.

1 · Short title, commencement and application.— (1) This Scheme may be called RENT A CAB SCHEME, 1989.

2 · Definitions. — In this section unless the context otherwise requires:—

1 · Vide S.O. 437(E), dated 12-6-1989, published in the Gazette of India, Ext., Pt. II, S. 3(ii), dated 12-61989 (w.e.f. 12-6-1989)..

2 · The word “themselves” omitted by S.O. 808(E), dated 28-11-1991 (w.e.f. 28-11-1991)

6 · Grant of licence. — The licensing authority may, on receipt of an application under paragraph 4 and after satisfying himself that the applicant has complied with the requirements of paragraph 5, grant or renew the licence in Form 3 or, as the case may be, in Form 4:

7 · Duration of licence. — A licence granted or renewed under paragraph 6 shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of grant or renewal;

8 · General conditions to be observed by the holder of the licence.— The holder of a licence shall, —

9 · Collection of hire charges. – The holder of a licence shall collect the hire charges from a foreign national or a non-resident Indian only in foreign exchange and shall hold for the purpose a licence to transact in foreign exchange.

10 · Duties and responsibilities of hirers of motor cabs . – (1)It shall be the duty of every hirer, to keep the holder of the licence, informed of his movements from time to time.

1 · [(3) If a hirer so desires, he may engage a person possessing a valid driving licence to drive the vehicle so hired during the period of the hire agreement.]

11 · Power of licensing authority to suspend or cancel the licence . – (1) If the licensing authority is satisfied after giving the holder of the licence, an opportunity of being heard, that he has -

1 · Full name...............................................

2 · (a)Full address........................................................

1 · Inserted by S.O. 808(E), dated 28-11-1991(w.e.f. 28-11-1991).

3 · Age....................................................................................

4 · (a)Experience in the management of transport business....................................

5 · Particulars of licence, if already held........................................

6 · (a)Place where the applicant has his main office with detailed address......................

9 · Full description of the place where the business is to be carried on-

10 · I am conversant with the conditions for carrying the business for renting of motor cabs.

11 · I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the particulars given above are correct and true

1 · Full name

2 · (a)Full address(branch office)..........................................................

3 · Age. ..............................................................................

5 · Particulars of licence, held with valid permits in the proposed branch office.................

6 · Place where the applicant has main office.......................................

7 · Nature and extent of financial resources of the applicant...........................................

8 · Particulars of motor cabs owned with details of permits, registration number, etc..

1 · Name of the complainant

2 · Full address ..........................................................................................................

3 · The name and address of the holder of the licence for ―Rent a Cab‖ ...........................

4 · Licence number and the authority which issued the licence..........................................

5 · The date and time of hiring the vehicles and date and time when the vehicle was returned........ ...................................................................

6 · Vehicle number ..........................................................................

1 · Short title, commencement and application. – (i) This Scheme may be called RENT A MOTOR CYCLE SCHEME, 1997.

2 · Definitions. – – In this Scheme unless the context otherwise requires, -

3 · Licensing of operator. - No person shall engage himself in the business of renting a motor cycle under this Scheme without a licence;

4 · Application for grant or renewal of licence.-An application for the grant or renewal of a licence under paragraph 6 shall be made in Form 1 to the licensing authority having jurisdiction in the area in which he resides or has his principal place of business and shall be accompanied by a fee of rupee one thousand.

5 · Scrutiny of application . -A licensing authority shall, before granting or renewing licence, take into consideration the following, namely,-

6 · Grant of licence. – The licensing authority may, on receipt of an application under paragraph 4 and after satisfying himself that the applicant has complied with the requirements of paragraph 5, grant or renew the licence in Form 2:

7 · Duration of licence. – A licence granted or renewed under paragraph 6 shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of grant or renewal.

8 · General conditions to be observed by the holder of the licence. – The holder of the licence shall, -

9 · Collection of hire charges. – The holder of a licence shall collect the hire charges from a foreign national or non-resident Indian only in foreign exchange and shall hold for the purpose a licence to transact in foreign exchange.

10 · Duties and responsibilities of the hirer of motor cycle. – (1) It shall be the duty of every hirer to keep the holder of the licence=, informed of his movements from time to time.

11 · Power of licensing authority to suspend or cancel the licence. –

1 · [12. Appeals. – Any person aggrieved by any order of the licensing authority under paragraph 6 or paragraph 11, may within thirty days of the receipt of the order, appeal to the State Transport Appellate Tribunal.]

13 · Procedure for appeal. – (1) An appeal under rule 12 shall be preferred in duplicate in the form of a memorandum setting forth the ground of objection, to the order of the licensing authority and shall be accompanied by a fee as may be specified by the State Government, by notification in the Official Gazette.

2 · [(2) The State Transport Appellate Tribunal may after giving an opportunity to the parties to be heard and after such enquiry as it may deem necessary, pass appropriate orders.

3 · Age ……………………………………………………………….

1 · Name of the Operator ……………………………………………………………………………

2 · Sub -p -paragraph (2) substituted, ibid (w.e.f. 26-3-1998).

1 · Name of complainant …………………………………………………..

2 · Full address………………………………………

3 · The name and address of the holder of the licence for rent a motor cycle ………………………

6 · Vehicle Number ……………………………………………………………….

2 · Defintions. – In the Scheme, unless the context otherwise requires, -

3 · Standing Committee. – (1) There shall be a Standing Committee consisting of the following members, namely: -

4 · Remuneration of members of standing Committee. – A member shall not be paid any remuneration, except travelling and daily allowance at the rates admission to him and be from the source he draws salary.

1 · Inserted by S.O.468(E), dated 19-2-2014.

2 · This notification shall come into force on the first day of July, 1989.

1 · Vide S.O. 425(E), dated 9-6-1989.

1 · Vide S.O. 728(E), dated 18-10-1996 .

1 · Inserted by S.O. 41(E), dated 7-1-2016.

2 · Inserted by S.O. 517(E), dated 26-5-2000.

2 · [Explanation. – For the purposes of this notification, the tolerance up to five per cent. In the gross vehicle weight and safe axle weight as specified above may be allowed for the purpose of compliance to sub-section (3) of section 113 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).]

2 · Inserted by S.O. 1434(E), dated 18-4-2016.

1 · Vide S.O. 444(E), dated 12-6-1989.

2 · Inserted by S.O. 1080(E), dated 30-11-2000.

3 · Inserted by S.O. 14(E), dated 5-1-2001.

4 · [Provided that the letters shall be in English and the figures shall be in Arabic numerals:

3 · This notification shall into force on the first day of July, 1989.

1 · Inserted by S.O. 1324(E), dated 19-5-2014 (w.e.f 2-6-2014).

2 · Substituted by S.O. 1486(E), dated 9-6-2014.

3 · Substituted by S.O. 606(E), dated 19-4-2007.

4 · Substituted by S.O. 827(E), dated 11-11-1992.

4 · The above relaxation is subject to the conditions that –

5 · The trailer shall be registered only subject to fulfillment of conditions laid down under rule 47 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and production of sale documents (invoice, proof of payment of all taxes).

2 · The above relaxation is subject to the condition that-

2 · The Authorities specified above may grant certified of fitness in respect of transport vehicles.

3 · This notification shall come into force on the first day of July, 1989.

2 · This notification shall come into force on the first day of July, 1989.

2 · This notification shall come into force to the first day of July, 1989.

2 · This notification shall come into force on the first day of July, 1989.

4 · -Wheeler petrol-driven vehicles to be fitted with a noble-metal based catalytic converter

1 · Central Nervous System Depressant:

2 · Hyponotics Sedatives:

3 · Narcotic Analgesics:

4 · Psychotropic drugs:

5 · Stimulants:

6 · Tranquilizers:

2 · This notificstion shall come into force on the first day of July, 1989.

2 · This notification shall come into force on the first day of July, 1989.

2 · Nothing contained in the notification shall apply to an officer appointed to such post before the first day of July, 1989 and to an officer appointed to discharge function of a non-technical nature.

3 · This notification shall come into force on the first day of July, 1989.

2 · Save as otherwise provided in this notification, it shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

1 · Substituted by S.O. 451(E), dated 30-3-2005 (w.e.f 30-3-2005).

2 · Substituted by S.O. 436(E), dated 15-3-2012.

3 · Substituted by S.O. 1139(E), dated 28-4-2015.

3a · Substituted by S.O. 2412(E), dated 3-9-2015.

3b · Substituted by S.O. 1431(E), dated 20-8-2007.

4 · Substituted by S.O. 1558(E), dated 18-6-2014.

8 · Substituted by S.O. 1558(E), dated 18-6-2014

9 · Inserted by S.O. 1431(E), dated 2-8-2007.

10 · Inserted by S.O. 1431(E), dated 2-8-2007

11 · Inserted by S.O. 2714(E), dated 4-11-2010.

13 · [TABLE A SAFETY STANDARDS FOR QUADRCYCLES

12 · Inserted by S.O. 436(E), dated 15-3-2012.

12a · Substituted by S.O. 1013(E), dated 15-4-2015.

13 · Inserted by S.O. 1273(E), dated 15-5-2014.

14 · [TABLE B

14 · Inserted by S.O. 2590(E), dated 8-10-2014 .