THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 1989

1 · Short title and commencement

2 · Definitions

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;

5 · [(ca) "construction equipment vehicle" means rubber tyred (including pneumatic tyred), rubber padded or steel drum wheel mounted, self-propelled, excavator, loader, backhoe, compactor roller, dumper, motor grader, mobile crane, dozer, fork lift truck, self-loading concrete mixer or any other construction equipment vehicle or combination thereof designed for offhighway operations in mining, industrial undertaking, irrigation and general construction but modified and manufactured with "on or off" or "on and off" highway capabilities.

1 · Vide G.S.R. 590 (E), dated 2-6-1989,

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

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

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

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

1 · [ 2 [ 3 [(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;]

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

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

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

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

4 · [(i) "Category L-l" means a motorcycle as defined in sub-section (27) of section 2 of the Act, with maximum design speed not exceeding 45 km/hour and engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc, if fitted with a thermic engine or motor power not exceeding 0.5 kilo watt if fitted with electric motor;]

4 · [(j) "Category L-2" means a motor cycle as other than Category L1;]

4 · [(k) "Category M" means a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for the carriage of passengers;]

4 · [(l) "Category M-l" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of passengers and their luggage and comprising no more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat;]

4 · [(m) "Category M-2" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of passengers and comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat and having a maximum Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding five tonnes;]

4 · [(n) "Category M-3" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of passengers and comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat and having a maximum Gross Vehicle Weight exceeding five tonnes;]

4 · [(o) "Category N" means a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for the carriage of goods which may also carry persons in addition to the goods subject to the conditions specified in para 3.2 of AIS 053-2005, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are modified under Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 ( 63 of 1986);]

4 · [(p) "Category N-l" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of goods and having a Gross Vehicle weight not exceeding 3.5 tonnes;]

4 · [(q) "Category N-2" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of goods and having a Gross Vehicle Weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes;]

4 · [(r) "Category N-3" means a motor vehicle used for the carriage of goods and having a Gross Vehicle weight exceeding 12 tonnes;]

1 · Clauses {aa) inserted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989),

2 · Clauses (aa),(b),(c), (d) and ( e) re-lettered as CI. (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h) respectively by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

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

4 · Subs by G.S.R. 784 (E), dated 12 th h November2008 for clauses (i), (j), (k), (l), (m), (n), (o), (p), (q) and ( r) w.e.f. 12.11.2008). Earlier clauses inserted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

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

3 · [(r) "International Driving Permit" means the licence issued by a licensing authority in India under Chapter II of the Act to an Indian National authorising the person specified therein to drive any categories of motor vehicles as specified in Form 6-A in the areas or territories of countries other than India 4 [that are Parties to the Convention on Road Traffic signed at Geneva;]

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

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

2 · Subs. By G.S.R. 504(E), dated 15the June,2010 for “ 4 Kilo Byte)

3 · Inserted by G.S.R. 7209(E), dated 10 th September,2003 w.e.f. (10.10.2003) .

4 · Subs. By G.S.R. 276 (E), dated 10 th April, 2007, for the words " but excluding the countries with whom there are ono diplomatic relations" ( w.e.f. (10-04-2007).

5 · Ins. By G.S.R. 589 (E) , dated 16 th h September, 2005 (w.e.f. 16-09-2005)

1 · [(w) "National Capital Region " shall have the meaning assigned to it in clause (f) of section 2 of the National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985 ( 2 of 1985.]

3 · General

4 · Evidence as to the correctness of address and age

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

1 · Ins. By G.S.R. 37 (E), dated 20 th h January,2009 (w.e.f. 20-01-2009)

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

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

1 · [* * *] 4. Passport, 2 [* * *] 3 body,]

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

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

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

5 · Medical certificate

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

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

1 · . Item No. 3 -A "3 -A. Janta Insurance Policy" omitted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-12000). Earlier it was inserted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 15-10-1999 (w.e.f 22-10-1999).

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

3 · Item No. 6 omitted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 15 th h October, 1999 (w.e.f. 22.10.1999) and again ins. By G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31 st t January,2000 (w.e.f. 31-01-2000).

4 · Item No. 7 omitted by G.S.R. G.S.R. 684(E), dated 15the October,1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999) and again ins. By G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31 st January,2000 (w.e.f. 31-01-2000) and further omitted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28 th March,2001 (w.e.f. 28-03-2001).

5 · Ins. By G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16 th September,2005 (w.e.f. 16-09-2005.)

6 · Ins By G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10 th h April,2007 (w.e.f. 10-04-2007).

7 · Rule 5 renumbered as sub-rule(1) G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28 th h March,2001 (w.e.f. 28-03-2001)

8 · Ins. By G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28 th October,1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989)

6 · Exemption from production of medical certificate

7 · Affixing of photograph to medical certificate

3 · [8. Minimum educational qualification for driving transport vehicles

9 · Educational qualifications for drivers of goods carriages carrying dangerous or hazardous goods

4 · [(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, also has the ability to read and write at least one Indian language out of those 5 [specified in the VIII Schedule of the Constitution] and English and also possess a certificate of having successfully passed a course consisting of following syllabus and periodicity connected with the transport of such goods:

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

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

3 · Ins. By G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10 th April, 2007 (w.e.f. 10-04-2007.

4 · Subs. By G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26 th March, 1993 (w.e.f. 26-03-1993)

5 · Subs. By G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28 th March,2001 (w.e.f. 28-03-2001)

1 · Subs. By G.S.R. 214 (E), dated 18 th March,1999( w.e.f. 18-03-1999)

10 · Application for learner’s licence

11 · Preliminary test

1 · The words " or renewal " omitted by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10 th April,2007 (w.e.f.) 10-04-2007)

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

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

4 · Ins. By G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10 th April, 2007 (w.e.f. 10-04-2007)

5 · Clause (g) omitted by G.S.R. 708(E), dated 30 th August 2010 (w.e.f. 30-08-2010). Clause (g) before omission, stood as under:

6 · Ins. By G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28 th October,1989

1 · [(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.

2 · [(d) the holder of a certificate to the effect of the possession of adequate knowledge and understanding of the matters referred to in sub-rule (1), issued by any institution recognized and notified in this regard by the State Government.]

12 · Consent of parent or guardian, in the case of application by minor.—

13 · Form of learner's licence .— Every learner's licence issued by the licensing authority shall be in Form 3.

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

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

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

13 · Form of learner’s licence

14 · Application for a driving licence

1 · [(1)] An application for a driving licence shall be made in Form 4 and shall be accompanied by,—

3 · [(f) proof of residence;

4 · [***].]

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

1 · Rule 14 renumbered as sub -R. (1) thereof by G.S.R 720(E), dated 10-9-2003 (w.e.f. 10-102003).

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

3 · Ins by G.S.R. 2763(E), dated 10 th April,2007 (w.e.f. 10-04-2007)

4 · Clause (h ) omitted by G.S.R. 708(E), dated 30 th August, 2010 (w.e.f. 30-08-2010). Clause (h), before omission, stood as under: " (h) proof of citizenship.".

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

15 · Driving test

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

16 · Form of driving licence

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

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

17 · Addition to driving licence

2 · [* * *]

18 · Renewal of driving licence

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

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

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

4 · Subs. by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28 th October, 1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989)

1 · [(3) Where the licensing authority renewing the driving licence is not the licensing 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

20 · Driving licence to drive motor vehicle belonging to the Defence Department

21 · Powers of licensing authority to disqualify

1 · Ins. By G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10 th April, 2007 (w.e.f. 10-04-2007)

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

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

1 · [(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.]

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

22 · Endorsement by Courts

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

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

23 · State Register of driving licences

24 · Driving schools and establishments

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

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

1 · [* * *]

4 · [* * *]

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

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

3 · The words "both in English and the regional languages" omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28- 101989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

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

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

25 · Duration of a licence and renewal thereof. f.

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

26 · Issue of duplicate licence

27 · General conditions to be observed by the holder of a licence

2 · (c) [* * *]

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

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

28 · Power of the licensing authority to suspend or revoke licence

29 · Appeal

30 · Procedure for appeal

31 · Syllabus for imparting instructions in driving of motor vehicles

11 ·

12 ·

1 · [(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:

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

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

31 · A. Temporary licence

2 · [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:—

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

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

32 · Fees

1 · [TABLE

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

33 · Condition for exemption from registration

34 · Trade certificate

35 · Grant or renewal of trade certificate

36 · Refund

37 · Period of validity

38 · Issue of duplicate certificate

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

39 · Use of trade registration mark and number

40 · Restrictions on use of trade certificate or trade registration mark and number

41 · Purposes for which motor vehicle with trade certificate may be used

42 · Delivery of vehicle subject to registration

43 · Register of trade certificate

44 · Suspension or cancellation of trade certificate

45 · Appeal

46 · Procedure for appeal

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

47 · Application for registration of motor vehicles

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

4 · [(h) custom's clearance certificate in the case of imported vehicles along with the licence and bond, if any:

5 · [(j) proof of citizenship;

48 · Issue of certificate of registration

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

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

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

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

5 · Ins. by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10th April,2007 (w.e.f. 10-04-2007)

3 · [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 2 [within the period of thirty days from the date of receipt of such an application].]

49 · Registration records to be kept by the registering authority

50 · Form and manner of display of registration marks on the motor vehicles

4 · [Form and manner of display of registration marks on the motor vehicles. 5 [(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:—

1 · Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31-5-2002, for "certificate of registration in Form 23″ (w.e.f. 315-2002).

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

3 · Added by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26th March,1993 (w.e.f. 26-03-1993)

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

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

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

2 · [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:]

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

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

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

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

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

2 · [(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: Provided that the registration mark in the front may be exhibited in one line:

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

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

51 · Size of letters and numerals of the registration mark

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

52 · Renewal of certificate of registration

53 · Issue of duplicate certificate of registration

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

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

54 · Assignment of new registration mark

55 · Transfer of ownership

56 · Transfer of ownership on death of owner of the vehicle

57 · Transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public auction

1 · [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.]

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

58 · No objection certificate

59 · Change in residence

60 · Endorsement of hire-purchase agreements, etc.

61 · Termination of hire -purchase agreements, etc.

62 · Validity of certificate of fitness

3 · [Provided that the renewal of a fitness certificate shall be made only after the 4 [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:—

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

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

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

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

63 · Regulation and control of authorised testing stations.

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

3 · (e) the applicant maintains in good condition, the equipment and apparatus for undertaking test pertaining to 4 [exhaust gas, engine tuning, engine analysis], smoke emission, brake system, head-lights, wheel alignments, compressors, speedometers and other like components;]

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

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

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

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

64 · Duration of letter of authority

65 · General conditions to be observed by the holder of letter of authority

66 · Issue of duplicate letter of authority

67 · Supervision of authorised testing stations

68 · Power of registering authority or Regional Transport Authority to call for information

69 · Power of registering authority to suspend or cancel the letter of authority or forfeit security deposit

70 · Appeal

71 · Procedure for appeal

72 · Voluntary surrender of letter of authority

73 · Tax clearance certificate to be submitted to the testing station

74 · Assignment of registration marks to the vehicles belonging to the Central Government used for defence purposes-

75 · State register of motor vehicles

76 · Registration of vehicles of diplomatic and consular officers

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

1 · [(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:—

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

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

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

76 · A. Application of rules 76 to 80 to organisations notified under the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947

2 · [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,—

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

2 · Inserted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). 1. Inserted by G.S.R. 644, dated 25-91995.

1 · [76 B. Registration of vehicles of home-based non-diplomatic officials of diplomatic missions or consular posts

77 · Exhibition of registration mark

2 · (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.]

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

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

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

80 · Transfer or disposal of motor vehicle registered under rule 76

81 · Fees

1 · [TABLE]

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 5th October,1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999), by G.S.R. 76 (E), dated 31st January,2000 (w.e.f. 31-01-2000) and by G.S.R. 2219E), dated 28th March,2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001)

1 · [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.]

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31st May,2002 (w.e.f. 31-05-2002)

82 · Tourist permits

2 · [(a) A tourist permit shall be deemed to be invalid from the date on which the motor vehicle covered by the permit completes 9 years in the case of a motor cab and 8 years where the motor vehicle is other than a motor cab, unless the motor vehicle is replaced;]

3 · [(b)] Where a vehicle covered by a tourist pennit 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

5 · [(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 · [(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:]

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 · [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

85 · Additional conditions of tourist permit

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

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

2 · The words "and shall expire on the 31st day of March of the year" omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-101989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

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

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

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

1 · [ Provided that where such tourist vehicle is registered in the National Capital Region, it shall not operate circular tours of places lying exclusively in the National Capital Region unless it conforms to the mass emission standards ( Bharat Stage-III) specified in sub-rule(14) of rule 115.]

85 · A. The following shall be the additional conditions of every tourist permit in respect of motor cabs

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 37(E), dated 20th January,2009 (w.e.f. 20-1-2009)

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

86 · Application for national permit

87 · Form, contents and duration of authorisation

3 · [(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, subject to the payment of consolidated fee of fifteen thousand per annum to be deposited in the national permit account for the permit granted to operate throughout the territory of India.]

4 · [(2A) The consolidated fee deposited in the national permit account shall be distributed by the Central Government among the States and Union territories on pro rata basis as per the following specification, namely:-

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

2 · Subs. by G.S.R. 386(E), dated 7th May, 2010 , for " rupees five hundred " (w.e.f. 7-5-2010)

3 · Subs. by G.S.R.386(E), dated 7th May, 2010, for sub-rule (2)( w.e.f. 7-5-2010). Earlier it was substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 31st May,2002 (w.e.f. 31-5-2002).

4 · Subs. by G.S.R.386(E), dated 7th May, 2010, for sub-rule (2A)( w.e.f. 7-5-2010). Earlier it was substituted by G.S.R. 799(E), dated 30th december,1993 (w.e.f 30-12-1993, sub-rule (2A), before substitution by G.S.R. 386(E),stood as under:-

88 · Age of motor vehicle for the purpose of national permit

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

4 · [(4) No national pennit shall be granted in respect of a multi-axle trailer approved to carry a gross vehicle weight of more than 50 tonnes, which is more than 25 years old at any point of time, the period of 25 years being computed from the date of initial registration of the said trailer. Explanation.—For the purpose of this rule, "multi-axle trailer" means a trailer having more than two axles.]

5 · [(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:

6 · [* * *"]

1 · Tine words "and shall expire on the 31st day of March of the year" omitted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 2810-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

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

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

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

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

6 · R 89 omitted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier R. 89 was inserted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Before that R. 89 was omitted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 5-101999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999).

89 · ***** 1 [* * * * *]

90 · Additional conditions for national permit

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

1 · R 89 omitted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001). Earlier R. 89 was inserted by G.S.R. 76(E), dated 31-1-2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000). Before that R. 89 was omitted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated 5-101999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999).

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

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

91 · Definitions

92 · General

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

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

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

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

93 · Overall dimension of motor vehicles

6 · [(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 7 [shall be painted by yellow and black zebra stripes on the portion of the width that exceeds 2.6 metres] on the front and rear sides duly marked for night time driving/parking suitably by red lamps at the front and rear:]

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

9 · [(2) The overall length of a motor vehicle other than a trailer shall not exceed—

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

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

3 · Substituted by G.S.R. 221(E), dated 28-3-2001, for “shall not exceed” (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 · [(3-A)The overall length of the construction equipment vehicle, in travel shall not exceed 12.75 metres:

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

4 · [(iii) in the case of a laden trailer carrying ISO series 1 Freight Container, or in the case of fabricated containerised motor vehicle, shall not exceed 4.52 meters.]

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

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

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

4 · Subs by G.S.R. 276€, dated 10 th April,2007 (w.e.f. 10-4-2007)

1 · [(7-A) No part of the construction equipment vehicle in travel mode other than a direction indicator, or a driving mirror, shall project laterally more than 300 millimetres beyond the extreme outer edge of the tyres or wheel drums regardless of single or dual tyres or rollers.]

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

3 · [ 93 A. Overall dimension for agricultural tractors

4 · [93B. Overall dimension for power tillers.—(1) The overall length of the power tiller with a riding attachment shall not exceed 3.5 metres.

94 · Condition of tyres

5 · [(1) 6 [Every motor vehicle including agricultural tractor and its trailer] shall be fitted with pneumatic tyres and every construction equipment vehicle, other than steel drum rollers of vibratory compactors or compactor rollers or road roller or a track laying vehicle, shall be fitted with pneumatic tyres or solid rubber tyres.]

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

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

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

4 · Subs by GSR 589 (E),dated 16 th h September,2005

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

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

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

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

95 · Size and ply rating of tyres

3 · [(1) The tyres including radial tyres used on all motor vehicles manufactured or imported on and after the 1st day of April, 2006, other than agricultural tractors, construction equipment vehicles and power tillers shall comply with the requirements specified in 4 [ IS:15627-2005 or IS: 15633-2005 or IS : 15633-2005 applicable

5 · [(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—

1 · Substituted by G.S.R. lll(E),dated 10-2-2004, for “a motor vehicle” (w.e.f, 10-8-2004).

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

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

4 · Subs by G.S.R. 784 (E), dated 12 th Novemebr,2008 for certain words (w.e.f. 1-4-2009)

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

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

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

4 · [(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:

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

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

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

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

95 · A. Size and ply rating of tyres for agricultural tractor

1 · [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.

95 · B. Size and ply rating of tyres for power tillers

2 · [Size and ply rating of tyres for power tillers. 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.

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

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

96 · Brakes

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

2 · [***]

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

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

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

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

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

1 · [(7) (a) In the case of motor vehicles, other than three wheelers of gross vehicle weight not exceeding 1000 kgs and motor cycles, the service brake shall be acting on all the wheels of the Vehicle.

2 · [(8) The service braking system in the case of vehicle other than three wheelers and motor cycles, and the braking system operated by one of the means of operation other than the parking brake in the case of three wheelers and motor cycles shall be capable to bring the vehicles to halt within the distance specified in the following Table when tested in accordance with the condition prescribed correspondingly in the Table. The test shall be conducted on a dry level hard road in good condition. During the test the accelerator control shall be fully released and in the case of vehicles with manual gear shifting control, the top gear and the clutch shall be engaged.

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

96 · A. Brakes for construction equipment vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

96 · B. High Speed Braking Requirements

1 · [ 2 [High Speed Braking Requirements. For high speed braking, the following test procedure shall be followed, namely:—

96 · C. Brakes for agricultural tractor

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

96 · D. Braking requirements for power tillers

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

97 · Brakes for trailers

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

2 · 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).

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

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

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

1 · [(3) the braking system and performance requirements of the agricultural trailer in combination with the agricultural tractor shall be in accordance with AIS: 043-2005, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards, Act, 1986 ( 63 of 1986)

98 · Steering gears

3 · [(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.]

4 · [(3) 5 [On and after 1st May, 2003], the steering effort of all motor vehicles other than threewheelers not fitted with steering wheel, motor cycles, 6 [and invalid carriages] manufactured shall conform to the Indian Standard IS: 11948-1999, as amended from time to time.]]

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

1 · Ins. By G.S.R. 784(E), dated 12 th h Novemebr,2008 (w.e.f. 1-4-2009)

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

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

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

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

6 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for "invalid carriages and agricultural tractors" (w.e.f. 108-2004).

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

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

98A · 2 Steering gears for construction equipment vehicles

3 · [98B. Steering Gears for agricultural tractors

1 · Sub -R (5) substituted by G.S.R. lll(E),dated 10-2-2004 (w.e.f. 10-8-2004). Earliersub- R. (5) was inserted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002 (w.e.f. 27-12-2002).

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

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

1 · [98C. Steering gear for power tillers

99 · Forward and backward motion

5 · [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

10 · [(2) The glass of the windscreen and rear window of every motor vehicle shall be such and shall be maintained in such a condition that the visual transmission of light is not less than 70%. The glasses used for side windows are such and shall be maintained in such condition that the visual transmission of light is not less than 50%, and shall conform to Indian Standards 11 [IS: 2553— Part 2—1992];

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 · Substituted by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989, for "approved by" (w.e.f. 28-10-1989). l. The words "as certified by the Automobile Research Association of India, Pune" omitted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 18-31999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999).

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

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

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

1 · [(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:

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

4 · [(3-A) The glass of the front windscreen of a construction equipment vehicle manufactured after 3 years from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000 shall be made of laminated safety glass.]

101 · Windscreen wiper

6 · [Windscreen wiper. (1) An efficient power operated 7 [* * *] windscreen wiper shall be fitted to every motor vehicle having a windscreen, other than three-wheeled invalid carriage 8 [and motor cycles].

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 · 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).

3 · [102. Signalling devices, direction indicators and stop lights

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

5 · [(2) On all vehicles other than motor cycles, 6 [the intention to stop the vehicle (other than construction equipment vehicle having hydrostatic brakes)] shall be indicated by two electrical stop lamps which shall be red in colour and shall be fitted one on each left and right-hand sides at the rear of the vehicle. The stop lamps shall light up on the actuation of the service brake control. In the case of motor cycle, the intention to stop the vehicle shall be indicated by one stop lamp at the rear which shall light up on the actuation of the control operating the brakes on the rear wheels.]

1 · Sub -R. (2-A) substituted by G.S.R. 116(E), dated 27-2-2002 (w.e.f. 27-8-2002).Earlier sub-R. (2A) was inserted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000 (w.e.f. 28-7-2000).

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

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

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

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

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

103 · Position of the indicator

2 · [(2) One year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, 1 [every motor vehicle including a construction equipment vehicle] other than 3 [* * *] motor cycles shall be equipped with such a device that when the vehicle is in an immobilized condition all the direction indicators flash together giving hazard warning to other road users.]

104 · Fitment of reflectors

4 · [Fitment of reflectors. 5 [(1) Every motor vehicle manufactured on and after the 1st day of April, 2006, including trailers and semi-trailers, other than three-wheelers and motor cycles shall be fitted with two red reflectors, one each on both sides at their rear. Every motor cycle shall be fitted with at least one red reflex reflector at the rear:

6 · [Provided that in respect of the vehicles of-

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

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

3 · 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).

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

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

6 · Subs by G.S.R. 784 (E), dated 12 th November,2008 (w.e.f. 12-11-2008)

2 · [(3) All trailers including semi-trailers, other than those drawn by three-wheeled tractors 1 [* * *] shall be fitted with the following reflex reflectors, namely,—

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

1 · The words "of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc" omitted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-92005 (w.e.f. 1-4-2006).

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

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

4 · 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).

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

2 · [104A. Fitment of reflectors on construction equipment vehicles

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

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

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

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

1 · [104B. Fitment of reflectors for agricultural tractors

104C · Fitment of reflectors on power tillers

105 · Lamps

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

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

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

5 · [Provided further that every construction equipment vehicle 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.]

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

7 · [* * *]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 · [(3-A) On and from the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2000, all the obligatory front head lamps of a construction equipment vehicle shall be as nearly as possible of the same power and fixed at a height so that front visibility is maintained and farthermost point of equipment/attachment is clearly seen by on-coming traffic]

5 · [Provided that every construction equipment vehicle of an unconventiona I or extraordinary type in travel mode shall be fitted or installed with a red indicator lamp of size of not less than 100 square centimetres on the extreme rearmost point of the body.]

6 · [(7) On and from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1999, every motor vehicle manufactured shall be fitted with at least one lamp which shall automatically be operated, throwing a white light to the rear, when the vehicle is being driven in the reverse gear.]

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

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

106 · Deflection of lights

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

3 · [(a)***]

4 · [* * *]

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

6 · [107. Top lights

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

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

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

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

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

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

107A · 2 [Implement lights for construction equipment vehicle

3 · [108. Use of red, white or blue light

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

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

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

1 · [108A. Use of red or white light on construction equipment vehicles

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

1 · [109. Parking light

2 · [Every construction equipment vehicle and every motor vehicle other than] 3 [* * *]] motor cycles and three-wheeled invalid carriages shall be provided with one white or amber parking light on each side in the front. In addition to the front lights, two red parking lights one on each side in the rear shall be provided. The front and rear parking lights shall remain lit even when the vehicle is kept stationary on the road:

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

110 · Lamps on three-wheelers

6 · [ 7 [Lamps on three-wheelers].—Every 8 [three-wheeler] shall be fitted with one front head lamp and 63[two side white or amber lights] or two front lamps on the body. In addition to the front lamp or side lights, it shall be fitted with 9 [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:

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

111 · Prohibition of spot lights, etc.

112 · Exhaust gases

1 · [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:

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

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

113 · Location of exhaust pipes

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

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

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

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

114 · Exhaust pipes of public service vehicles

115 · Emission of smoke, vapour, etc. from motor vehicles

1 · [(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.]

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

1 · [Provided that in the case of CNG/LPG motor vehicles operating on Bi-fuel mode, the test shall be conducted only on CNG/LPG mode.]

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 84(E), dated 9 th February,2009 (w.e.f. 9-2-2009)

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 · [(7) After the expiry of a period of one year from the date on which the motor vehicle was first registered, every such vehicle shall carry a valid "Pollution under control" certificate issued by an agency authorised for this purpose by the State Government. The validity of the certificate shall be for 2 [six months] and the certificate shall always be carried in the vehicle and produced on demand by the officers referred to in sub-rule (1) of rule 116.

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

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

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

3 · 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).

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

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

1 · [ 2 [(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]

1 · [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:

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

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

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

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

2 · Inserted by G.S.R. 77(E), dated 31-1-2000. Brought into force in the National Capital Region w.e.f. 1-4-2000 vide G.S.R. 77(E), dated 31-1-2000, in Mumbai (including Greater Mumbai) w.e.f. 1-1-2001 and in Calcutta and Chennai w.e.f. 1-7-2001 vide G.S.R. 779(E), dated 29-82000.

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

1 · [(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:—

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

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

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

1 · [(13) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in clause (a) of sub-rule (2) of Rule 1 of the Central Motor Vehicle (3 rd Amendment) Rules, 2000 and clause (a) of sub-rule (ii) of Rule 1 of the Central Motor Vehicles( 2 nd Amendment ) Rules, 2001, notifications number S.O. 779(E), dated 29.08.2000 and number S.O. 90 (E), dated 27.01.2003, issued under clause (b) of sub-rule (2) of Rule 1 of the Central Motor Vehicles ( 3 rd Amendment) Rules, 2000, notification number S.O. 731 (E), dated 21.07.2001, number S.O. 801(E), dated 26.07.2002 and number S.O. 940 (E), dated 04.09.2002, issued under clause (b) of sub-rule (ii) of Rule 1 of the Central Motor Vehicles ( 2 nd amendment ) Rules, 2001 and notification number S.O. 91 (E), dated 27.01.2003, issued under clause (b) of sub-rule (2) of Rule 1 of the Central Motor Vehicles (3 rd Amendment) Rules,(b) of sub-rule (2) of Rule 1 of the Central Motor Vehicles (3 rd Amendment) Rules ,2000 and clause (b) of sub-rule (ii) of Rule 1 of the Central Motor Vehicles (2 nd Amendment) Rules,2001, the provisions of sub -rule (II) shall, in respect of four wheeled vehicles manufactured on and from the 01.04.2005, come into force in all States and Union Territories on the 01.04.2005.]

2 · [Provided that provisions of sub-rule (11) shall, in respect of four wheeled vehicles be registered in Sholapur and Lucknow, come into force in Sholapur and Lucknow from 01.06.2004)

1 · Ins by GSR 927 (E), dated 05.12.2003

1 · [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:-

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

2 · The test including driving cycle shall be as per sub-rule (10), with the modifications that-

3 · There shall be no relaxation of norms for COP purposes.

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:

6 · The reference fuel shall be as specified in Annexure IV-F, Annexure 1V-H and Annexure IV-I for diesel, LPG and CNG, respectively.

7 · The Conformity of Production (COP) testing procedure shall be as described in section 9 of Annexure I of EEC Directive 88/77/EEC last amended by 1999/96/EC.

8 · The COP frequency and samples:—

9 · For diesel engine vehicles, the emission of visible pollutants (smoke) shall not exceed the limit value of smoke density, as per Annexure I to rule 115(9). These smoke limits are without correction factor and engines are to be tested with conditioned air supplied to the engine to maintain atmospheric factor of 0.98 to 1.02.

10 · The vehicles meeting the above norms shall use commercial fuel as per BIS specification IS:1460-2000 (Amendment No. I—January, 2003) (Fourth Revision) for Diesel and IS:2796-2000 (Amendment No. II—February, 2003) (Third Revision) for Gasoline.

11 · In case of diesel vehicles, the engine power shall be measured on engine dynamometer and the measured power shall meet the requirements as given below:

1 · [(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, Banglore, Hyderabad including Secunderabad, Ahemdabad,Pune,Surat, Kanpur,Agra, Sholapur and Lucknow in respect of two and three wheeler vehicles manufactured on or after 1 st April, 2010.

1 · Subs by Notification No. GSR 443 (E), dated 21.05.2010

1 · [(G) The provisions of this sub-rule in respect of four wheeler vehicles manufactured 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, Banglore, Hyderabad including Secunderabad, Ahemdabad,Pune,Surat, Kanpur,Agra, Sholapur and Lucknow

2 · [115A. 3 [Emission of smoke and vapour from agricultural tractors, power tillers and construction equipment vehicles driven by diesel engines.

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

2 · [(6) Every diesel driven agriculture tractor and power tiller shall be so manufactured and produced by the manufacturer that it complies with the following standards of gaseous pollutants emitted by them in addition to those of visible pollutants as provided in sub-rule (2) when tested as per the procedure prescribed in ISO 8178-4(1996) "CI" 8 mode cycle for variable speed engine and in ISO 8178-4(1996) "D2" 5modes cycle for constant speed engines, namely:—

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

2 · Ins by GSR 276 (E), dated 10.04.2007

1 · [115B. Mass emission standards for Compressed Natural Gas Driven Vehicles

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

1 · Rule 115-B subs. By GSR 853(E), dated 19.11.2001 (w.e.f. 19.05.2002)

2 · Subs by GSR 111(E),dated 10.02.2004 (w.e.f. 10.02.2004)

1 · [(a) In case of CNG fitments by vehicle manufacturers on new petrol vehicles, each model manufactured by vehicle manufacturers shall be type approved as per the prevailing mass emission norms as applicable for the category of new vehicles in respect of the place of its use;]

2 · [(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 in case of four -wheelers and Bharat Stage II emission norms for two and three -wheelers

1 · Cl.(a) subs. By GSR 5889(E), dated 16.09.2005 ( w.e.f. 16.9.2006)

2 · Cl (iii) ins by GSR 589(E),dated 16.09.2005 ( w.e.f. 16.09.2006)

1 · [* * *]

2 · [(a) In case of CNG fitments by vehicle manufacturers on new diesel vehicles, each model manufactured by vehicle manufacturers shall be type approved as per the prevailing mass emission norms as applicable for the category of new vehicles in respect of the place of its use;]

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

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

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

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

1 · [***]

2 · C. Replacement of In-use diesel engine by new CNG engine:

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

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

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

2 · [115C. Mass emission standards for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (hereinafter in this rule referred to as LPG), driven vehicles

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

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

2 · Ins by GSR 284(E),dated 24.04.2001

3 · Subs by GSR 111(E), dated 10.02.2004

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

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

1 · [* * *]

2 · [(6)For Diesel Vehicles with Original Equipment fitment.— 3 [(i) In case of LPG fitments by vehicles manufacturers on new diesel vehicles, each model manufactured by vehicle manufacturers shall be type approved as per the prevailing mass emission norms as applicable for the category of new vehicles in respect of the place of its use;]

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

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

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

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

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

116 · Test for smoke emission level and carbon monoxide level for motor vehicles

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

3 · [Provided that such a testing agency shall follow MoSRTH/CMVR/TAP-115/116 for approval of measuring meters.]

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

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

3 · Subs . by GSR 276(E), dated 10.04.2007

117 · Speedometer

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

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

4 · [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.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

118 · Speed governor

119 · Horns

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

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

3 · Brought into force on 1 st July, 1993 vide S.0.427(E), dated 27th June, 1991.

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

5 · Substituted by G.S.R. 660(E), dated 12-9-2001, for "conforming to the Indian Standards IS: 10144—1981 specified by Bureau of Indian Standards" (w.e.f. 12-9-2001). Earlier these words were substituted by G.S.R. 214(E),dated 18-3-1999 (w.e.f. 18-3-1999) and before that by G.S.R. 933(E), dated 28-10-1989 (w.e.f. 28-10-1989).

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

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

1 · [Provided that on and from 1st January, 2003, the 2 [horn installation requirements for motor vehicle] shall be as per 3 [AIS-014] specifications, as may be amended from time to time, till such time as corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified.]

120 · Silencers

8 · [(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]:

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

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

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

2 · Substituted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005, for "horn installation requirements" (w.e.f. 16-92006).

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

4 · Substituted by G.S.R. 111(E), dated 10-2-2004, for “motor vehicle” (w.e.f. 10-2-2004)

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

6 · Substituted by G.S.R. 642(E), dated 28-7-2000, for "in the course of their duties" (w.e.f. 28-72000).

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

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

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

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

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

121 · Painting of motor vehicles

4 · [122. 5 [Embossment of the chassis number and engine number or in the case of battery operated vehicles, motor number and month of manufacture:-]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 · [(2) The vehicle manufacturer shall intimate to the certifying testing agency regarding the place where the numbers shall be embossed or etched or punched including code for the year and month of production in respect of each model and such testing agency shall include these details in the certificate of compliance granted by that agency under 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: Provided that in no case the height of the chassis number embossed, etched or punched shall be less than five millimetres for vehicles having overall length less than six metres and less than seven millimetres for the vehicle having overall length more than six metres.]

123 · Safety devices in motor cycle

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

124 · Safety standards of components

5 · [Safety standards of components. 6 [(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:]

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 · [Provided that any notification issued under this sub-rule before the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (6th Amendment) Rules, 2001, shall not be applicable after such commencement upto and including 2 [26th August, 2002] in respect of any construction equipment.]

3 · [(1-A) 4 [On and from 1st May, 2003], the general requirements of vehicle rear under run protecting device and the technical requirements of vehicle lateral protection side shall be as per IS: 14812-2000 specifications and as per IS: 14682-1999, respectively, as may be amended from time to time:]

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

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

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

124A · Safety standards of components for agricultural tractors

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

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

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

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

4 · Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002, for "On and from 1st January, 2003″ (w.e.f. 2712-2002).

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

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

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

8 · Inserted 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.

1 · [124B. Safety Standards of components for power tillers

1 · Rule 124-B ins. By GSR 589(E), dated 16.09.2005(w.e.f. 16.09.2006)

1 · [125. Safety belt, collapsible steering column, auto dipper and padded dash boards

2 · [(1)] One year from the date of commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 1993, the manufacturer of every motor vehicle other than motor cycles and three -wheelers 3 [***], shall equip every such vehicle with a seat belt for the driver and for the person occupying the front seat.

4 · [(1-A) The manufacturer of every motor vehicle of M-l category shall equip every motor vehicle with a seat belt for a person occupying the front facing rear seat:

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

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

3 · The words “of engine capacity not exceeding 500 cc” omitted by GSR 276(E), dated 10.4.2007)

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

5 · Subs by GSR 784(E),dated 12.11.2008 (w.e.f. 01.4.2009)

6 · Subs. By GSR 784 (E), dated 12.11.2008 (w.e.f 01.04.2009)

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

2 · [Provided that 3 [on and from 1st May, 2003], the rear view mirror specifications and installation requirements shall be as specified by AIS: 001- 2001 and AIS: 002-2001 respectively, as may be amended from time to time, till such time as corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified.]

6 · [(5) On and after 1st January, 2003, the size and specifications on seats, their Anchorages and Head Restraints (excluding luggage retention) on M-l vehicle category shall conform to A1S : 016-2000 specifications, as may be amended from time to time, till such time as corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified.]

7 · [(6) On and from the 1st day of October, 2007, the seats, their anchorages and their head restraints for M2, M3, Nl, N2 and N3 category of vehicles, shall be in accordance with AIS:023:2005 as amended from time to time till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986).]

8 · [125A. Safety belt, etc., for construction equipment vehicles

1 · Ins by GSR 784 (E), dated 12.11.2008 ( w.e.f. 12.11.2008)

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

3 · Substituted by G.S.R. 845(E), dated 27-12-2002, for "on and from 1st January, 2003″ (w.e.f. 2712-2002).

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

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

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

7 · 348 Sub-R. (6) inserted by G.S.R. 589(E), dated 16-9-2005 (w.e.f. 16-9-2005).

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

1 · [125B. Special requirements for transport vehicles that are driven on hills

2 · [125C. Body building and approval

3 · [126. Prototype of every motor vehicle to be subject to test

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

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

2 · Ins by GSR 589 (E), dated 16.09.2005.

3 · Subs by 338(E), dated 26.03.1993

4 · Subs by 276(E), dated 10.04.2007.

5 · Added by GSR 276 (E), dated 10.04.2007.

1 · [Provided further that in respect to the vehicles imported into India as completely built units (CBU), the importer shall submit a vehicle of that particular model and type to the testing agencies for granting a certificate by that agency as to the compliance to the provisions of the Act and these rules.]

126A · The testing agencies referred to in rule 126

2 · [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 3 [rules made under section 110 of the Act:]]

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

5 · [126B. Prototype of every construction equipment vehicle to be subject to test

6 · [Provided that the provisions of this sub-rule shall not be applicable in respect of any construction equipment upto and including 3 [26th August, 2002.]

127 · Quality certificate by manufacturer

1 · [(1)] On and from the date 2 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 Form 22.

3 · [(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 Form 22.]

128 · Tourist vehicles other than motor cabs, etc.

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

5 · [(3) Passenger entrance and exit.—The passenger entrance-cum-exit door shall be located 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.]

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

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

2 · 1st day of April, 1991 videS.0.941(E), dated 11th December, 1990.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 · [128A. Special provision for M3 category of vehicles

129 · Transportation of goods of dangerous or hazardous nature to human life

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

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

4 · [129A. Spark arrester

130 · Manner of display of class labels

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

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

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

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

1 · [131. Responsibility of the consignor for safe transport of dangerous or hazardous goods

2 · [132. Responsibility of the transporter or owner of goods carriage

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

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

1 · [133. Responsibility of the driver

134 · Emergency information panel

1 · R. 133 substituted by G.S.R. 338(E), dated 26-3-1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

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

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

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

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

135 · Driver to be instructed

136 · Driver to report to the police station about accident

1 · [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

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

2 · 1 Non-flammable gases

2 · 2 Inflammable gases

2 · 3 Poison (toxic) gases

4 · 1 Inflammable solids

4 · 1 Inflammable solids

4 · 2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

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

5 · 1 Oxidizing substances

5 · 2 Organic peroxides

6 · 1 Poisonous (toxic) substances

6 · 2 Harmful substances

6 · 3 Infectious substances

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

1 · TABLE II

1 · LD 50 oral in rats

2 · LD 50 coetaneous in rats or rabbits

2 · (Trifluoromethyl)

138 · Signals and additional safety measures for motor vehicle

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.]

4 · [(a) in case of vehicles other than motor cycles, a set of spare bulbs for headlamp and fuses, and a spare wheel ready for use;

5 · [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:]

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

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

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

4 · Subs by GSR 625(E) dated 8 th August, 2012 for Clause (a) (w.e.f. 08.08.2012)

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

1 · [***]

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

3 · [139. Production of licence and certificate of registration

1 · [Production of licence and certificate of registration. The driver or conductor of a motor vehicle shall produce certificate of registration, insurance, fitness and permit, the driving licence and any other relevant documents on demand by any police officer in uniform or any other officer authorized by the State Government in this behalf, and if any or all of the documents are not in his possession, he shall produce in person an extract or extracts of the documents duly attested by any police officer or by any other officer or send it to the officer who demanded the documents by registered post within 15 days from the date of demand. ]

1 · Proviso omitted by GSR 784(E) dated, 12 November,2008

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

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

140 · Definitions

141 · Certificate of insurance

142 · Cover notes

143 · Issue of certificates and cover notes

144 · Transfer of certificate of insurance

145 · Exclusion of advertising matter

146 · Certificates or cover notes lost, destroyed, torn, soiled, faced or mutilated

147 · Records to be maintained by authorised insurers

148 · Records of exempted vehicles

149 · Supply of information

150 · Furnishing of copies of reports to Claims Tribunal

151 · Establishment of fund

152 · Amount of the fund

153 · Investment of the fund

154 · Securities held as a deposit in the fund

155 · Deposit procedure

156 · Interest on deposits

157 · Withdrawal

158 · Settlement of claims

159 · List of foreign insurers

160 · Guarantor of foreign insurer

161 · Endorsement of certificate of foreign insurance

162 · Validity of certificate of foreign insurance

163 · Maintenance of records by the guarantor

164 · Offences for the purpose of section 208-The offences for the purpose of subsection (1) of section 208 shall be—

6 · Identification marks (1)

17 · Month and year of manufacture

19 · Horse power

25 · Fuel used in the engine

29 · Number, description, size and ply rating of

30 · Gross vehicle weight

3 · Type of body ..........................

12 · Wheel base ..........................

5 · 1 Name

5 · 2 Son/Wife/Daughter of

5 · 3 Address: Current Postal Address

5 · 4. PAN Number Ooptional)

6 · 1 Name of Manufacturer with Make

6 · 2 Colour

6 · 3 Fuel

6 · 4 Vehicle Class

6 · 5 Body Type

6 · 6 Seating Capacity

6 · 7 Standing Capacity

6 · 8 Date of Manufacture (In mm-yyyy)

6 · 9 Unladen Weight

6 · 10 Cubic Capacity

6 · 11 Wheel Base

6 · 12 Number of Cylinders

6 · 13 Owner Serial (Optional)

6 · 14 Chassis Number

6 · 15 Engine number or motor number in

15 · 1 Name of Financier

15 · 2 Address of Financier ............................

15 · 3 Hypothecated from (In dd-mm-yyyy) ............................

15 · 4 Hypothecated upto (In dd-mm-yyyy) ............................

16 · 1 NOC number ............................

16 · 2 State to (Code only)

16 · 3 RTO to ............................

16 · 4 NCRB clearance number ............................

16 · 5 NOC issue date (in dd-mm-yyyy)

17 · 1 Name of Company ............................

17 · 2 Covernote/Policy Number ............................

17 · 3 Type of Insurance ............................

17 · 4 Validity upto (In dd-mm-yyyy) ............................

18 · 1 Checking centre (code only) ............................

18 · 2 Validity upto (In dd-mm-yyyy) ............................

28 · In case of Auto Rickshaw /Local Taxies: ............................

9 · Type of body ..........................................

15 · Horse power ..........................................

16 · Cubic capacity ..........................................

21 · Unladen weight ..........................................

23 · Additional particulars in case of transport vehicle other than motor cabs. ..........................................

24 · Additional particulars of alternatives or additional trailer or semitrailers registered with an articulated vehicle. ..........................................

1 · Type of body ..........................................

2 · Unladen weight ..........................................

24 · and Registration Certificate on………………………………….(date).

3 · Address (proof to be enclosed) ........

14 · I hereby solemnly declare that the information given above is true and correct. Further, I hereby declare that I shall abide by the rules, regulations and conditions attached to the letter of authority and as prescribed in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.

2 · Maker's name .....................................

3 · Type of body .....................................

1 · ....

2 · ......................................................

3 · ..................

4 · ......................................................

5 · ......................................................

6 · ......................................................

7 · ......................................................

8 · ......................................................

9 · ......................................................

10 · ......................................................

13 · The authorisation for the following State(s) is subject to payment of taxes by the permit holder to the respective State(s)

10 · Limitations as to use: .

13 · Action taken, if any, and the result t ....................................................................... thereof

1 · [ANNEXURE I [See sub-rule 115 (3)]

1 · Type approved Tests:

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 338 (E), dated 26th March, 1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

38 · (1969)

2 · [The above standards shall not be applicable to agricultural tractors and the same for the agricultural tractors shall be notified at a later date.]

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 338 (E), dated 26th March, 1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

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

1 · [ANNEXURE IVA [See rule 115 (5)] TEST CYCLE

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 338 (E), dated 26th March, 1993 (w.e.f. 26-3-1993).

1 · [ANNEXURE IVB

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 493 (E), dated 28th August, 1997 (w.e.f. 1-4-2000). (*) PM = gearbox in neutral, clutch engaged.

1 · [ANNEXURE IV C

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 493 (E), dated 28th August, 1997.

1 · [ANNEXURE IV D [See rule 115 (10)]

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 493 (E), dated 28th August 1997.

1 · [ANNEXURE IVE

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 200 (E), dated 1st April, 2005 (w.e.f. 1-4-2005).

1 · [ANNEXURE IVF [See rule 115 (14)]

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 200 (E), dated 1st April, 2005 (w.e.f. 1-4-2005).

4R · (R = Reproducibility).

1 · [ANNEXURE IVG

1 · [ANNEXURE IVM [See Rule 115(15)] SPECIFICATION OF REFERENECE FUEL FOR LPG

1 · Ins by GSR 84(E), dated 9 th h February, 2009( w.e.f. 9-2-2009)

1 · [ANNEXURE IVN [See Rule 115(15)]

1 · Ins by GSR 84(E), dated 9 th February, 2009 ( w.e.f (9-02-2009)

1 · [ANNEXURE IVO [See Rule 115(15)]

1 · Ins by GSR 84(E), dated 9 th February, 2009 ( w.e.f (9-02-2009)

1 · [ANNEXURE IVP [See Rule 115A(7)]

1 · Ins by GSR 84(E), dated 9 th February, 2009 ( w.e.f (9-02-2009)

1 · [ANNEXURE VI

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 933 (E), dated 28th October, 1989.

1 · [ANNEXURE VII [See Table below rule 62(1)]

1 · Annexure VII ins. by G.S.R. 684 (E), dated 15th October, 1999 (w.e.f. 22-10-1999) and omitted by G.S.R. 76 (E), dated 31st January, 2000 (w.e.f. 31-1-2000) and again ins. by G.S.R. 221 (E), dated 28th March, 2001 (w.e.f. 28-3-2001).

1 · [ANNEXURE VIII

1 · [ANNEXURE IX

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 853 (E), dated 19th November, 2001 (w.e.f. 19-5-2002).

1 · [ANNEXURE X 2 [See Item F of rule 115B and sub-rule (10) of rule 115 (c)]

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 853 (E), dated 19th November, 2001 (w.e.f. 19-5-2002).

2 · Subs. by G.S.R. 788 (E), dated 27th November, 2002 (w.e.f. 2-6-2003).

1 · [ANNEXURE XI

1 · Ins by GSR 513(E),dated 10 th August,2005 (w.e.f. 10-08-2004)

1 · [Note.--The microprocessor chip of the Smart Card mentioned at Para I shall necessarily conform to the specifications given in this Annexure for Smart Card based Driving Licence and Vehicle Registration documents for Transport and Non-Transport vehicles and shall contain the information prescribed by these rules.]

1 · Subs by GSR 504 (E) ,dated 15 th June,2010 (w.e.f 15/06/2010)

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 12th June, 1989, published in the Gazette of India, Extra. Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii), dated 12th June, 1989.

2 · Omitted by S.O. 808 (E), dated 28th November, 1991 (w.e.f. 28-11-1991).

5 · Scrutiny of application.—A licensing authority shall, before granting or renewing a 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 3 or, as the case may be, in Form 4:

7 · Duration of licence .—A —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 · Ins. by S.O. 808 (E), dated 28th November, 1991 (w.e.f. 28-11-1991

12 · Appeal.—Any person aggrieved by any order of the Licensing Authority under paragraph 6 or paragraph 11, may within 30 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 objections 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.

14 · Voluntary surrender of the licence.—The holder of a licence may at any time surrender the licence issued to him to his Licensing Authority which granted the licence and, on such surrender, the Licensing Authority shall cancel the licence. The holder of the licence before surrendering the licence shall clear the dues referred to in clause (2) of paragraph 11.

10 ·

11 ·

12 ·

1 · Short title and commencement .— (1) These regulations may be called the Rules of the Road Regulations, 1989.

1 · Vide S.O. 439(E), dated 12th June, 1989, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii), dated 12th June, 1989.

2 · Keep Left.—The driver of a motor vehicle shall drive the vehicle as close to the left side of the road as may be expedient and shall allow all traffic which is proceeding in the opposite direction to pass on his right hand side.

3 · Turning to left and right.—The driver of a motor vehicle shall:

4 · Passing to right.—Except as provided in regulation 5, the driver of a motor vehicle shall pass to the right of all traffic proceeding in the same direction as himself.

5 · Passing to the left.—The driver of a motor vehicle may pass to the left of a vehicle the driver of which having indicated an intention to turn to the right has drawn to the centre of the road and may pass on either side, a tram car or other vehicle running on fixed rails whether travelling in the same direction as himself or otherwise provided that in no case shall he pass a tram car at time or in a manner likely to cause danger or inconvenience to other users of the road including persons leaving or about to enter tram cars.

6 · Overtaking prohibited in certain cases.—The driver of a motor vehicle shall not pass a vehicle travelling in the same direction as himself:

1 · Vide S.O. 439 (E), dated 12 th June, 1989 .

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 the manner of parking 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 channelised roads (lane traffic).—(1) Where any road is marked by lanes for movement of traffic, the driver of a motor vehicle shall drive within the lane and change the lane only after giving proper signal.

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

20 · Towing.—(1) No vehicle other than a mechanically disabled motor vehicle or incompletely assembled motor vehicle, a registered trailer 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:

22 · Traffic Sign and Traffic Police.—A driver of a motor vehicle and every other person using the road shall obey:—

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.]

1 · Ins. by S.O. 329 (E), dated 13th May, 1992 (w.e.f. 13-5-1992).

1 · [(3) The term of office of the members nominated under items (b), (c) and (d) of sub clause (1) shall be determined by the State Government.]

1 · Subs. by S.O. 668 (E), dated 7th October, 1991 (w.e.f. 7-10-1991).

14 · Meeting of the District Level Committee.—The District Level Committee shall meet at such time, date and at such place, within the concerned District itself, as the Chairman may, from time to time, appoint in this behalf:

15 · Quorum.—Not less than two members shall form a quorum.

16 · Decision by majority.—Every matter shall be determined by a majority of vote of the members present and voting. In case of equality of votes, Chairman shall have a casting vote.

17 · Notice of meeting.—(1) Notice shall be given by member-Secretary to each member of the time, date and place fixed for the meeting at least seven days before such a meeting and each member shall be furnished with a list of business to be disposed of at the said meeting:

18 · Minutes of the meeting.—The proceedings of each meeting of the District Level Committee shall be circulated to all members and thereafter recorded in a minute book which shall be kept as a permanent record. The record of the proceedings of each meeting shall be signed by Chairman.

19 · Nomination of insurance company.—General Insurance Corporation shall nominate any of its office or an insurance company in each District for settlement of claims under section 161 of the Act and of this scheme.

20 · Procedure for making the claim application.—(1) The applicant shall submit an application seeking compensation under this scheme in Form I alongwith duly filled in discharge receipt in Form II and the undertaking in Form V to the Claims Enquiry Officer of the SubDivision or Taluka in which the accident takes place.

21 · Procedure to be followed by the Claims Enquiry Officer.—(1) On receipt of claims application, the Claims Enquiry Officer shall immediately obtain a copy of the FIR, inquest report, post mortem report or certificate of injury, as the case may be, from the concerned authorities and hold enquiry in respect of claims arising out of hit and run motor accidents.

22 · Sanctioning of claims.—(1) On receipt of report of the Claims Enquiry Officer, the Claims Settlement Commissioner shall sanction the claim, as far as possible, within a period not exceeding fifteen days from the date of receipt of such report and communicate the sanction order in Form IV alongwith duly discharge receipt in Form II and the undertaking in Form V to the nominated officer of the insurance company, with a copy to the following:—

23 · Payment of compensation.—(1) In the case of claims arising out of the death, the payment shall be made to the legal representatives of the deceased decided by the Claims Enquiry Officer.

24 · Annual report.—The General Insurance Corporation shall prepare to place an annual report on the working of the scheme before the Standing Committee and also forward a copy to the Central Government.

1 · Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called THE OVERALL DIMENSIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLES (PRESCRIPTION OF CONDITIONS FOR EXEMPTION) RULES, 1991.

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 from 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 · Vide GSR 583(E), dated 12 th September,1991.

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 · Subs by GSR 634 (E),dated 23 rd d June,1992.

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 · [(g) "Tourist Transport Operator" means,—

1 · Vide GSR 541 (E), dated 10 __

2 · Subs by GSR 286(E), dated 22 nd d March,1995.

1 · [(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.

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.—(1) Every application for the issue of an Authorisation Certificate shall be made to the concerned State Transport Authority, in the Form as set forth in the First Schedule.

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.

1 · Ins by GSR 286 (E), dated 22 nd d March,1995

6 · Transfer of permit.—(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub-rule (2), an Authorisation Certificate shall not be transferable from 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, any 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 39 seats, excluding the driver and the conductor. Besides, provision of rule 128 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, except 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 in the case 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 · List of tourists .—A —A tourist vehicle, other than a motor cab plying 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.

15 · Certificate of Recognition.—(1) The eligibility conditions for a Certificate of Recognition shall be as set forth in the Fourth Schedule.

1 · Subs by G.S.R. 444(E), dated 26 th June,2007

1 · [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 vehicle conforms to the mass emission standards (Bharat Stage-III) specified in sub-rule (14) of rule 115 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.]

1 · Ins by G.S.R. 58 (E), dated 30.01.2009

1 · All applications for recognition shall be addressed to the Director-General of Tourism, Transport Bhawan, No. 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001.

1 · Schedules Fourth, Fifth and Sixth subs. by G.S.R. 286 (E), dated 22nd March, 1995 (w.e.f. 22-3-1995).

4 · The Tourist Transport Operation 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 assessee and should submit copy of acknowledgment Certificate as proof having filed income-tax return for current assessment year.

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 to consider his reply on merit and to communicate him the decision taken on such consideration.]

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 · Subs. by G.S.R. 83(E), dated 23rd February, 1998 (w.e.f. 23-2-1998).

1 · All applications for recognition shall be addressed to the Director General of Tourism, Transport Bhavan, 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 Agent of an International Air Transport Association member airlines, as the case may be, and their submitting the requisite annual return of Income-tax and other particulars.

4 · The Travel Agency will be required to pay a non-refundable one time fee of Rs.1000/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 contractors 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 granted 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.

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 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 Head-Quarters office or subsequently, provided the particulars of the Branch Offices 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 to 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 · Subs. by G.S.R. 83(E), dated 23rd February, 1998 (w.e.f. 23-2-1998).

6 · Name of Audtors. 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.

11 · Letter of approval of International Air Transport Association and certificate of endorsement for current year should be enclosed. General Sales Agents of any International Air Transport Association Airlines should enclose documentary proof in this regard.

12 · Please enclose a Demand Draft of Rs. 1000 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 · Short title and commencement. — These rules may be called the Driving Licence (Conditions for Exemption) Rules, 1992.

1 · Vide G.S.R. 791 (E), dated 30th September, 1992, published in the Gazette of India,Extra., Pt. II, Sec. 3(i), dated 30th September, 1992.

1 · Vide S.O. 1248 (E), dated 5th November, 2004, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii), dated 5th November, 2004.

1 · Vide S.O. 425(E), dated 9th June, 1989, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii), dated 9th June, 1989.

1 · Vide S.O. 444 (E), dated 12th June, 1989, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii), dated 12th June, 1989.

2 · Ins. by S.O. 1080 (E), dated 30th November, 2000.

3 · Ins. by S.O. 14 (E), dated 5th January, 2001.

1 · Ins. by S.O. 1080 (E), dated 30th November, 2000.

1 · Vide S.O. 416(E), dated 9th June, 1989, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II, Sec. 3 (ii), dated 9th June, 1989.

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 rupees one thousand.

5 · Scrutiny of application.—A licensing authority shall, before granting or renewing a licence take into consideration the following, namely:—

1 · Vide S.O. 375 (E), dated 12th May, 1997, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii), dated 12th May, 1997.

6 · Grant of licence .— The licencing 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 —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 cycles.—(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) The licensing authority shall, on being satisfied after giving the holder of the licence, an opportunity of being heard, that he has —

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.

1 · [(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.]

14 · Voluntary surrender of the licence.—The holder of a licence may at any time surrender the licence issued to him by the licensing authority which granted the licence and, on such surrender the licensing authority shall cancel the licence. The holder of the licence before surrendering the licence shall clear the dues referred to in clause (2) of paragraph 11.

1 · Subs. by S.O. 257 (E), dated 26th March, 1998 (w.e.f. 26-3-1998).

1 · Full Name ...............................................................................................................

1 · 2. 3.

4 · 5. 6.

7 · 8. 9.

10 · 11. 12.

6 · Vehicle number .....................................................................................................

1 · Vide G.S.R. 569 (E), dated 1st August 2001, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II, Sec. 3(i), dated 1st August, 2001.

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.

6 · Assessment and certification rating of parallel marketeers.—(1) (a) No parallel marketeer shall commence any activity, such as, import (including Auto LPG Import 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 by an agency specified in Schedule I:

7 · Maintenance of registers, account books and submission of return by the dealer.—Every auto LPG dispensing station dealer shall maintain accounts of daily purchase, sale and storage of auto LPG as an automotive fuel at the auto LPG dispensing station and/or storage point, indicating therein the opening and closing stock of auto LPG and such other relevant particulars as the Government Oil Company or the parallel marketeer may, by order, in writing, specify.

8 · Maintenance of records and furnishing of information by parallel marketeers.—(1) Every parallel marketeer before commencing the import (including Auto LPG Import Substitution), transportation, marketing, distribution or sale of auto LPG as an automotive fuel shall intimate to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, all or any of the above activities which he intends to undertake, specifying therein capability to do so, and any other relevant particulars.

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, authorized 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 Gazette, exempt any person or class of persons from all or any of the provisions of this Order, either generally or for any specific purpose, subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification.

12 · Repeal and savings.—The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Restriction on Use) Order, 1974 is hereby repealed:

1 · Market Standing of the Company:

2 · 1 Infrastructure for auto LPG

2 · 2 Commercial arrangements and/or consortium for LPG/auto LPG (if own facilities are not planned):

3 · [(iia) The size of the registration plate for different categories of vehicles shall be in accordance with clause (vi) to sub-rule (1) of rule 50 of the Central Motor Vehicles

1 · Vide S.O. 814(E), dated 22nd August 2001, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii) dated 22nd August, 2001.

2 · Subs. by S.O. 1041(E), dated 16th October, 2001, for the letters, figures and words,"DIN 1745/ DIN 1783 or ISO 7591, as updated from time to time" (w.e.f. 16-10-2001).

3 · Ins. by S.O. 1041(E), dated 16th October, 2001 (w.e.f. 16-10-2001).

1 · [(iv) To protect against counterfeiting, a chromium-based hologram of the size 20 mm x 20 mm 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.]

2 · [Provided that the permanent consecutive identification number in Arabic numbers shall be preceded by two alphabets representing the name of the vendor or the manufacturer or the supplier, as the case may be, for whom the type approval certificate is issued by the test agencies:

1 · Subs. by S.O. 1041(E), dated 16th October, 2001 (w.e.f. 16-10-2001).

2 · Ins. by S.O. 1041(E), dated 16th October, 2001 (w.e.f. 16-10-2001).

3 · Added by S.O. 1041(E), dated 16th October, 2001 (w.e.f. 16-10-2001).

2 · [(xa) The State Government or Union Territory Administration shall ensure that any person who has been, —

1 · Added by S.O. 1041(E), dated 16th October, 2001 (w.e.f. 16-10-2001).

2 · Ins. by S.O. 833(E), dated 12th June, 2006 (w.e.f. 12-6-2006).

1 · The hologram subs. by S.O. 1041(E), dated 16th October, 2001 (w.e.f. 16-10-2001).

1 · Subs. by S.O. 451(E), dated 30th March, 2005.

1 · AMRITSAR AND LAHORE) RULES, 2006 1

1 · Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES (REGULATION OF BUS SERVICE BETWEEN AMRITSAR AND LAHORE) RULES, 2006.

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

3 · Forms, contents and duration, etc., of the permit.—(1) A regular permit for transport vehicle shall be in the form set out in Schedule I and shall be non -transferable.

4 · Eligibility conditions of a vehicle.—(1) A transport vehicle shall be so constructed and maintained as to be at all times under the effective control of the person driving it.

5 · Conditions for the driver and conductor.—(1) The person driving a transport vehicle shall be in possession of a valid driving license issued by a competent authority to drive such a vehicle and the driver's badge.

6 · Distinguishing particulars to be exhibited on the transport vehicle.—In addition to the registration number assigned to a transport vehicle operating under the Agreement by the competent authority, the following particulars shall be painted in English and in official language of the respective country each letter being not less than two inches (five centimetres) high and two inches (five centimetres) wide, legibly painted on a plain surface or a plate or plates affixed to the vehicles, namely:—

7 · Personal effects of bus crew .— The bus crew of a transport vehicle operating under the Agreement may carry such personal effects, as may be necessary, having regard to the period of their stay in the host country subject to conditions specified in the customs laws of both countries.

8 · Insurance of the vehicle .—N —No transport vehicle which does not have a policy of insurance which covers comprehensive or third party risks, arising out of the use of transport vehicle and which complies with the requirements of the law of the country concerned shall operate under these rules.

9 · Conditions for transport of passengers.—No transport vehicle registered in Pakistan shall be engaged in the transport of passengers from any point of India to any other point in India, and similarly no transport vehicle registered in India shall be engaged in the transport of passengers from any point in Pakistan to any other point in Pakistan.

1 · AMRITSAR AND NANKANA SAHIB) RULES, 2006 1

1 · Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES (REGULATION OF BUS SERVICE BETWEEN AMRITSAR AND NANKANA SAHIB) RULES , 2006.

2 · Definitions .— In these rules 3 , unless the context otherwise requires,—

3 · Forms, contents and duration, etc., of the permit.—(1) A regular permit for transport vehicle shall be in the form set out in Schedule and shall be non -transferable:

4 · Eligibility conditions of a vehicle.—(1) A transport vehicle shall be so constructed and maintained as to be at all times under the effective control of the person driving it.

5 · Conditions for the driver and conductor.—(1) The person driving a transport vehicle shall be in possession of a valid driving license issued by a competent authority to drive such a vehicle and the driver's badge.

6 · Distinguishing particulars to be exhibited on the transport vehicle.—In addition to the registration number assigned to a transport vehicle operating under the agreement by the competent authority, the following particulars shall be painted in English and in official language of the respective country each letter being not less than two inches (five centimetres) high and two inches (five centimetres) wide, legibly painted on a plain surface or a plate or plates affixed to the vehicles, namely:—

7 · Personal effects of bus crew .— The bus crew of a transport vehicle operating under the Agreement may carry such personal effects, as may be necessary, having regard to the period of their stay in the host country subject to conditions specified in the customs laws of both countries.

8 · Insurance of the vehicle .—N —No transport vehicle which does not have a policy of insurance which covers comprehensive or third party risks, arising out of the use of transport vehicle and which complies with the requirements of the law of the country concerned shall operate under these rules.

9 · Conditions for transport of passengers.—No transport vehicle registered in Pakistan shall be engaged in the transport of passengers from any point of India to any other point in India, and similarly no transport vehicle registered in India shall be engaged in the transport of passengers from any point in Pakistan to any other point in Pakistan.