The Bihar Motor Vehicles Rules; 1992

4 · The Automobile Association of Upper India

28 · Restrictions on the holding of conductor's licence. No person shall hold more than one conductor's licence. 29. Duties, functions and conduct of conductor's of stage carriage: The conductor of a stage carriage:- (a) Shall not loiter or unduly delay upon any journey but shall proceed to the destination in accordance with the time table pertaining to the trip-

40 · Registering Authority: The District Transport Officer shall be the Registering Authority: Provided that a Motor Vehicle Inspector may on being authorised by the Registering Authority perform any of the duties of the Registering Authority under the Act and the Rules_ 41. Appellate Authority: (1) The authority to hear appeals against any appealable order other than an order under Chapter-IIl of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, passed by a Registering Authority under Chapter-IV of the Act shall be the District Magistrate_ (2) The authority to hear appeals against any order under Section 53 by any other authority prescribed under Rule 43 shall be the State Transport Commissioner. (3) The authority to hear appeals against any appealable order passed by an Inspector of Motor Vehicles or an authorised testing station under Section 56 in respect of a certificate of fitness shall be the Registering Authority having jurisdiction in the area in which the order was passed: 42. Appeals; conduct and hearing of_ (1) An appeal, under Rule 41, shall be preferred in duplicate; in the form of a memorandum; setting forth concisely the grounds of objection to the order against which the appeal is preferred, and shall be accompanied by a certified copy of that order and fee prescribed under Rule 44 (2) Any person preferring an appeal shall be entitled to obtain copy of any document filed with the registering authority and connected with the order against which he is preferring the appeal on payment of a fee prescribed under Rule 44 (3) The Appellate Authority may give any person interested in the appeal, a copy of any document connected with the appeal on payment of a fee prescribed under Rule 44. (4) When an appeal is lodged a notice shall be issued to the authority which passed the order appealed against in such form as the appellate authority may direct: (5) The Appellate Authority may, after giving an opportunity to the authorities or their authorised agents, to be heard and after such further enquiry, if any, as may deem necessary confirm, vary, or set aside, the order against which the appeal is preferred and shall make an order accordingly. 43. The other authority to suspend certificate of registration: The other authority to suspend certificate of registration under Section 53 shall be any District Magistrate , Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Secretary, Regional Transport Authorities, and Secretary, State Transport Authority_ 44. Fees payable under Chapter-IV of the Act: The fees to be paid under Chapter IV of the Act shall be:- In respect of an appeal under sub-rule (1) of Rule 41, fifty rupees, in respect of facility provided under Rule 47 , ten rupees, (iii) in respect of each copy of any document under sub-rule (2) and sub-rule (3) of Rule 58A, ten rupees (iv) in respect of extension of validity of certificate of fitness under sub-rule (2) of Rule 52A, twenty rupees, in respect of certificate of temporary registration of each of its extension thereof under sub-rule (1) of Rule 52 A twenty rupees;

49 · Approval of the plate bearing registration mark: The registration mark displayed on the motor vehicle by the registered owner shall be got approved by the Registering Authority within thirty days of the assignment of such registration mark: 50. Particulars to be exhibited on transport vehicles: (1) The particulars to be exhibited on the left hand side of transport vehicle shall be: (a) in the case of motor cabs and maxi cabs_ the number of passengers permitted to be carried, the minimum fares, chargeable_ the rate of fares, and (ivv) the registration number of vehicles

52A · Grant of temporary registration: (1) An application for a certificate of temporary registration of period of validity thereof shall be made in Form C.R: Tern: A alongwith the fee prescribed under Rule 43: Provided that period of such extension shall not be more than one month at any one time_ (2) A certificate of temporary registration shall be in Form C.R.Tem: (3) The other authority for the purpose of Section 43 in respect of motor vehicle manufactured by them, shall be an officer of. Tata Engineering Locomotive Co. Ltd , Jamshedpur: (ii) Any other manufacturer: Provided that the power conferred by this sub-rule shall not be exercised unless the name of officer is approved by the State Transport Commissioner in this behalf and unless the vehicle is proceeding immediately for registration to a place outside the region_ 4) The temporary registration mark to be assigned by any registering authority specified in the first column of the Third Schedule to these Rules, shall be as set forth in the corresponding entry in the second column thereof: The temporary registration mark to be assigned by the other authority prescribed under sub-rule (3) shall be from among a block of registration marks allotted by the respective registering authority, from among those assigned to it in the Third Schedule aforesaid 5) The authority granting a certificate of temporary registration shall assign a temporary registration mark to the vehicle and the owner shall cause the said mark to be displayed to the front and rear of the vehicle in the prescribed manner_ (6) The records of the other authorities prescribed under sub-rule (3) which are maintained by them for the purpose of issue of certificate of temporary registration shall be open for inspection at all reasonable times by any officer of the Motor Vehicles Department_ 53. Notice of alteration in a motor vehicle: (1) The notice by the owners of a motor vehicle to a registering authority in accordance with sub-section (1) of Section 52 shall be in Form B.T.I (2) Where any alteration has been made in a motor vehicle the owner shall report the alteration in Form B.T.A. along with a fee prescribed under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, in this behalf;, to the Registering Authority and shall produce the vehicle so altered before it for verification and recording the alteration as made_ (3) No approval shall be granted to replace a chassis or a body-shell of any motor vehicle unless the chassis or the body-shell, as the case may be; is to be replaced by an identical, new chassis or body-shell of an identical vehicle the registration of which is cancelled, and in either case the proof to the satisfaction of the registering authority of such chassis or body-shell to be fitted, shall be accompanied with the notice_ (4) Subject to the provisions of sub-rule (3) the proviso to sub-section (1) of Section 52 shall not apply in respect of a notice to replace the chassis or the body shell: 54. Issue of duplicate certificate (1) If a certificate of temporary registration is lost, destroyed, torn; defaced or mutilated, the owner of the motor vehicle or the dealer, as the case may be, shall forthwith report the matter to the original Registering Authority and shall, apply for the issue of a duplicate, certificate in Form G.D. along with a fee prescribed under Rule 44 and an affidavit swearing the above facts_ (2) If a certificate of fitness is lost; destroyed, torn; defaced or mutilated; the owner of the motor vehicle shall forthwith report the matter to the Registering Authority in whose jurisdiction the certificate was issued or last renewed and shall, apply for the issue of a duplicate certificate in Form C.D. alongwith a fee prescribed under Rule 44 (3) Upon receipt of such intimation the registering authority shall furnish the applicant with duplicate copy of such certificate, duly stamped 'duplicate' in red ink; and the seal of the Registering Authority. (4) If at any time it appears to an Inspector of Motor Vehicles or to a Registering Authority that any of the certificate issued under Chapter-IV of the Act is so torn; defaced or mutilated in any way as to cease to be reasonably legible_ such Motor Vehicles Inspector or the authority may, by order in writing; impound the certificate and require the owner or the dealer, as the case may be, to obtain a duplicate certificate_ [(5) Registration Certificate shall be delivered at the address provided by the owner of the vehicle, through registered postlspeed post fee specified under Rule 44 shall be payable with this, but if the Registration Certificate send through registered postlspeed post returns back to the department owing to incomplete address or incorrect address or due to any other reason; then address and specified in Registration Certificate shall have to be changed and fee for change in address and the fee specified in Rule 44 (11) for this, shall be charged:] 55. Intimation in respect of vehicle not registered within the State: (1) When any motor vehicle which is not registered in Bihar has been kept within Bihar for a period exceeding fifteen days, the owner or others persons incharge of the vehicle shall send intimation to the registering authority of the area in which the motor vehicle is kept at the time of making the report and shall intimate: his name and permanent address, and his address for the time being; the registration mark of the vehicle, (iii) the make and description of the vehicle, and in the case of a transport vehicle the name of the authority within the State by whom the permit has been issued or countersigned: Provided; that in the case of a transport vehicle covered by a permit having validity in the State, it shall only be necessary to make a report under this sub-rule upon the first occasion when a report is due (2) Nothing in this Rule shall apply to a motor vehicle which is exempted from registration under the provision of rule or which is registered under Section 60 of the Act:

56 · Power of Registering Authority to require production of certifications of registration. The registering authority may, subject to the provisions of subsection (5) of Section 58, require an owner of a motor vehicle to produce the certificate of registration before it for the purpose of revision of entries therein of particulars relating to the gross vehicle weight; and the owner of such a motor vehicle shall produce the certificate of registration within seven days from the date on which such requisition was made. 57 . Information regarding stolen and recovered vehicles: (1) The Superintendent of Police or such other police officers as the State Government may specify in this behalf, shall furnish monthly returns in the forms appended to this rule, containing the informations regarding vehicles which have been stolen and stolen vehicles which have been recovered of which the police are aware, to the State Transport Commissioner and shall send the copy of such returns to all such officers which the State Government may specify. Form-I Statement showing the information regarding_motor_vehicles which have_been stolen_in the_month of_ Sl Crime register Time, date, Type of No_ number; date place of vehicle, model and Section occurrence, the and colour name of police station & district

58 · Supply of copies f particulars of registration. A Registering Authority may in its discretion supply copies of particulars of registration of any motor vehicle registered in the records maintained by it, to any person who may apply for the same alongwith a fee prescribed under Rule 44_ 58A Manner of appeals: (1) An appeal under Rule 41, shall be preferred in duplicate, in the form of a memorandum; setting forth concisely the grounds of objection to the order against which the appeal is preferred; and shall be accompanied by a certified copy of that order and a fee prescribed under Rule 44_ (2) Any person preferring an appeal shall be entitled to obtain a copy of any document filed with the registering authority and connected with the order against which he is preferring the appeal, on payment of a fee prescribed under Rule 44. (3) The Appellate Authority may give any person interested in the appeal a copy of any document connected with the appeal, on payment of a fee prescribed under Rule 44 59. Exemption f vehicle used solely for the construction; repairs and cleaning of road: Nothing contained in Chapter-IIl of the Act shall apply to road-rollers, and other vehicles designed and used solely for the construction; repairs, and cleaning of roads, save that every tractor used to tow trailers shall be registered and every tractor used for the purpose of towing a motor vehicle or trailer shall further require a certificate of fitness 60. Preparation and submitting of returns of particulars of registration. The Registering Authority shall prepare and submit for the State Government a return containing such particulars in respect of motor vehicle registered by him as the State Government may direct_ The registering authority may grant copy of an extract from the return on payment at the rate of five rupees for particulars in respect of motor vehicles up to five and five rupees in respect of each additional number of five or less_ 61. Foreign Diplomatic or Consular Mission exempted from payment of fee to. The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette , make an exemption from payment of all or any portion of the fees payable under Chapter-IIl of the Act in respect of motor vehicle owned by Foreign Diplomat or Consular Missions or accredited Missions engaged in Technical Assistance Programme including Organisation of the United Nations.

62 · Maintenance of State Register of Motor Vehicles: (1) Every Registering Authority shall furnish monthly report in duplicate containing particulars required in the form of State Register of Motor Vehicles prescribed by the Central Government to the State Transport Commissioner , within ten days of the each succeeding month_ (2) The State Government may, from time to time, issue direction to the registering authorities or to the State Transport Commissioner for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of Section 63_ 63. Form of communications. The Registering Authority shall communicate with another Registering Authority in Form R. Com: for the purpose of intimating:- (a) The renewal of certificate of registrations, under sub-section (1) of Section 41, or

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117 · Determination of passengers carrying capacity of public service vehicle: ~Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rules, no public service vehicle other than a motor cab shall be licensed to carry a number of passengers in excess of that number obtained by subtracting 90 kilograms from the difference in kilogram between the gross vehicle weight and unladen weight of the vehicle and dividing the resulting figure - by 60 in the case of double decked vehicles and single decked vehicles operated exclusively within the municipal and cantonment areas; and

181 · Conditions for exemption in respect of imported or military disposal vehicles including trailer: The exemption from the provisions of Rule 96 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, in respect of any imported or military disposal tractor-trailer in combination, articulated units, full trailer or semi-trailer or any other motor vehicle, shall be subject to the following conditions:- (a) that the vehicle is moved on the public roads during the period between half an hour after sunrise and half an hour before sunset only; (b) the vehicle is not driven at a speed exceeding the maximum fixed for the vehicle under the notification; (c) that the vehicle is provided with red flags on its four corners indicating the full width thereof, both in the front and in the rear;

183 · Prohibition of drawing of trailers: No motor vehicle, other than a tractor or a prime motor of articulated vehicle and truck-trailer combination; shall draw a trailer or a semi-trailer. 184. Restriction on number of trailers to be drawn: (1) Subject to the provisions of Rule 185, a tractor may draw more than one trailer: Provided that no tractor shall draw on a public road- a trailer exceeding Vz metric tonne in weight unladen and fitted with solid steel wheels less than 60 centimeters in diameter, or

187 · . Other authorities or person under Chapter-VIII of the Act: The officers mentioned in column 2 of the following Appendix for the purposes of the provisions specified against them in column 3 of the Appendix shall be the authorities authorised or empowered, as the case may be, for the said purposes_ Appendix Sl Authority Or person Provisions of the Motor No: Vehicles Act; 1988

226 · Procedure regarding compensation arising out of accident: (1) An application for compensation under sub- section (1) of Section 166 shall be made to the Claims Tribunal in Form Comp: A. and shall contain the particulars specified in that Form _ (2) Every such application shall be sent to the Tribunal or to the Chairman in case the Tribunal consists of more than one member, by registered post or may be presented to such member of the staff of the Tribunal as the Tribunal, or as the case may be; the Chairman may authorise for the purposes and if so sent presented, shall, unless the Tribunal or Chairman otherwise, direct; be made in duplicate and shall be signed by the applicant: (3) There shall be appended to every such application a certificate which shall be signed by the applicant to the effect that the statement of facts contained in the application is to the best of his knowledge and belief; true_ (4) If the claim in the application does not exceed Rs. 10,000/- then every such application shall be accompanied by all the documents and affidavits, for the proof of those documents and of all facts on which the applicant relies in support of his Claim, entered in a properly prepared list of documents and affidavits_ The Claims Tribunal may not allow the applicant to rely in support of his claim on any documents or affidavits not filed alongwith application, unless he satisfied the Claims Tribunal that for good or sufficient cause, he was prevented from filing such documents or affidavits, as the case may be, alongwith his application. 5) There shall be appended to every such application, the following documents namely: - First information report in respect of the accident. 'ii) Medical Certificate of injuries or Post-mortem Report; or death certificate, and (iii) certificate regarding ownership and insurance particulars of vehicles involved in the accident from the Regional Transport Officer or the Police Station; concerned: 227. Fees: (1) An application for compensation under Rule 226, where a claim is for an amount not exceeding Rs_ 9,999/- shall be accompanied by an amount of ten rupees: Provided that if the person making the application succeeds he shall be liable to pay by way of fee an amount equal to the full fee leviable on the amount at which the claim is awarded by the Tribunal according to the following scale:- If the amount at which the claim is awarded exceeds one hundred rupees, Ten rupees

229 · Diary of the proceedings: The Claims Tribunal shall maintain a brief diary of the proceedings on an application for compensation: 230. Assistance of Experts: (1) The Claims Tribunal may for the purpose of adjudicating upon any claim for compensation other than a claim for compensation; under Section 140, choose not more than two person having technical or special knowledge with respect to any matter before the Tribunal for the purpose of assisting the Tribunal in the holding of the enquiry. (2) The expert shall perform such functions as the Tribunal may direct 3) The remuneration; if any, to be paid to the expert shall in every case be determined by the Tribunal. 231. Appearance of legal practitioner_ The Claims Tribunal may; in its discretion; allow any party to appear before it through legal practitioner _ 232. Examination of applicant: On receiving an application under Rule 226, the Claims Tribunal may examine the applicant upon oath, and the substance of such examination shall be reduced in writing and shall be signed by the member constituting the Tribunal or as the case may be; the Chairman: 233. Summary dismissal of application: (1) The Claims Tribunal may, after considering the application and the statement; if any, of the applicant; recorded under Rule 232, summarily dismiss the application; if for reasons to be recorded; the Tribunal is Of opinion that there are not sufficient grounds for proceeding therewith_ 234. Notice to opposite party: If the application is not dismissed under Rule 233, the Claims Tribunal shall send the insurer or the owner or the driver of the motor vehicle against whom the applicant claims relief (hereinafter referred to as 'opposite party') , a copy of the application and if the claim in the application does not exceed Rs. 10,000/- also copies of all the documents and affidavits, together with a list thereof filed by the applicant under sub-rule (4) of Rule 226, together with a notice of the data on which it shall dispose of the application; and may, in case in which the claim in the application exceeds Rs_ 10,000/- call upon the parties to produce on that date any evidence which they may wish to tender. 235. Examination of opposite party: The opposite party may and if so required by the Claims Tribunal, shall at or before the first hearing or within such time as the Claims Tribunal may permit; file a written statement dealing with the claim raised in the application, and any such written statement shall form part of the record, provided that in case of an application in which the claim does not exceed Rs. 10,000/- the opposite party shall, on the date mentioned in the notice sent to him, file his written statement dealing with the claim raised in the application together with all the documents and affidavits for the proof of those documents and of facts on which he relies in support of his defence of the application entered in a properly prepared list of documents,; affidavits and shall give to the applicant copies of the written statement;, documents and affidavits: Provided further that the Claims Tribunal may not allow the opposite party to rely in support of his defence, on any document or affidavit not filed along with the written statement; unless he satisfies the Claims Tribunal that for good or sufficient cause he was prevented from filing such document or affidavit; as the case may be, alongwith his written statement_ (2) If the opposite party contests the claim; the Claims Tribunal may, and if no written statement has been filed; shall proceed to examine him upon the claim and shall reduce the result of the examination in writing: 236. Framing of issue After considering any written statement and the result of any examination of the parties, the Claims Tribunal shall ascertain upon what material prepositions of fact or of law the parties are at variance and shall proceed to frame and record the issue upon which the right decision of the case appears to it to depend: 237 . Determination of issue: After framing the issues, the Claims Tribunal shall proceed to record evidence thereon which each party may desire to produce_ 238. Summoning of witnesses: If an application is presented by any party to the proceedings for citation of witnesses the Claims Tribunal shall; on payment of such expense and fees; if any as it may determine, issue summons for the appearance of such witnesses, unless it considers that their appearance is not necessary for a just decision of the case_ 239. Recording of evidence: The member constituting the Claims Tribunal or the Chairman thereof shall make a brief memorandum of the substance of the evidence of every witness as examination of the witness proceeds and such memorandum shall be written and signed by the member or the Chairman thereof with his own hand and shall form part of the record: Provided that if the member or the Chairman is prevented from making such memorandum, he shall record the reason of his inability to do so and shall cause such memorandum to be made in writing from his dictation and shall sign the same, and such memorandum shall form part of the record: Provided further that the evidence of any meticulous witness shall be taken down as early as may be, word for word: 240. Local inspection: (1) The Claims Tribunal may; at anytime during the course of an enquiry before it, visit the site at which the accident occurred, for the purpose of making a local inspection or examining any person likely to be able to give information relevant to proceedings. (2) Any party or the representative of any party may accompany the Claims Tribunal for local inspection: (3) The Claims Tribunal, after making a local inspection shall note briefly in a memorandum any facts observed, and shall show the memorandum to any party who desires to see the same; and shall supply, any party, with copy thereof_ (4) The memorandum shall form part of the record_ 241. Summary examination: (1) The Claims Tribunal during a local inspection or at any other time, save at a formal hearing of a case pending before it, may examine summarily any person likely to be able to give information rel ating to such case's whether such persons has been or is to be called as a witness in the case or not; and whether any or all of the parties are present or not. (2) No oath shall be administered to a person examined under sub-rule (1). 242. Recording of reasons for postponement If the Claims Tribunal finds it impossible to dispose of an application at one hearing; it shall record the reasons which necessitate the postponement: 243. Judgement: The Claims Tribunal, in passing orders, shall record concisely in a Judgement the findings on each of the issue framed and its reasons for such findings

244 · Application of Code of Civil Procedure: In so far as these rules make no provision or make in sufficient provision; the Claims Tribunal shall follow the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure; 1908 (V of 1908) for the trial of suits _ 245. Savings: Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules--(a) in the case of claim under Section 140 and in the case of any other claim not exceeding an amount of Rs. 10,000/- the Claims Tribunal may, at its discretion, after hearing the arguments of the parties, or of their legal practitioners if allowed under Rule 231 and after examining the documents_ and affidavits accompanying the application for compensation decide the claim by recording a concise judgement and; (b) in case of a claim exceeding an amount of Rs. 10,000/- but not exceeding Rs. 25,000/- the Claims Tribunal may, at its direction; follow the provisions of Order XIX of the Civil Procedure Code: Provided that in case where cross-examination of the deponent who has filed an affidavit is permitted by it the Claims Tribunal shall follow the procedure prescribed in Rule 30 of the said Code. 246. Procedure regarding compensation on the principle of no fault: Notwithstanding anything contained in Rules 226, 245 and 247 in the case of a claim for compensation under Chapter X of the Act; the procedures shall be as follows, namely:- (1) An application for compensation shall be made to the Claims Tribunal in Form CWF, in triplicate, and shall contain the particulars specified in that form.

253 · Refund of fees: (1) If the State Transport Commissioner, the Regional Transport Officer _ The Assistant Regional Transport Officer, as the case may be, is satisfied that the amount paid is in excess or that it is paid erroneously, towards fees under these rules or that it is required to be refunded under the provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, he shall issue to the person entitled to the refund of such amount a certificate in Form R.F_ (2) Any person to whom a certificate in Form RF has been issued under sub-Rule (1) shall; on presentation of the certificate at the local Government Treasury, the State Bank of India or any other bank conducting the cash business of the State Government; within 90 days from the date of its issue or from the date of signification of any subsequent renewal of the certificate by the issuing authority, be entitled to receive the refund of the amount mentioned therein. (3) The authority mentioned in sub-rule (1) shall maintain a register of refund the fees and every amount for which certificate in Form R.F. has been issued, shall be entered in such register. 254. Powers of officers of Motor Vehicles Department: Any officer of the Motor Vehicles Department; of above the rank of an Assistant Inspector of Motor Vehicles shall exercise the powers under the provisions of Sections 114 (1), (2) and (3), 132(1), 133, 134(b) , 136, 158(1) and (4) , 206,207 and 213, subject to the restrictions imposed therein: 255. Performance of functions by officers of the Motor Vehicles Department: Notwithstanding anything contained in these Rules- (a) State Transport Commissioner, Joint Commissioner may at any time perform any of the functions of a Regional Transport Officer , or Assistant Regional Transport Officer or Assistant Motor Vehicles Inspector or Motor Vehicles Inspector under these Rules;

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259 · The officers shall in addition to any other function prescribed under the Act; and these Rules, discharge the functions mentioned below against their respective name_ (1) The State Transport Commissioner- (a) He will be head of the Motor Vehicles Department and will deal with all matters of policy and correspond with the State Government and other Heads of Departments_ He will also be the Chief Executive Officer of the State Transport Authority. (b) He will do correspondence with the Central Government and other State Governments subject to the general direction of the State Government (c) He will have general control over Superintendents of Police regarding control of traffic_ (d) He will have general control over Regional Transport Officers, District Transport Officers, Motor Vehicles Inspectors and Enforcement Officers_ (e) He will have general control over construction, equipment and maintenance of Motor Vehicles in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Rules. He will ensure CO-ordination of motor transport with other modes of transport: (g) He will implement of Government's policy in respect of motor transport: (2) AdditionallJoint/Deputy State Transport Commissioner- (a) Functions of Secretary, State Transport Authority under Chapter-IV of these Rules_ (b) Such functions of the State Transport Commissioner as may be delegated by general or special order of the State Transport Commissioner.

2 · #Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable, Form-TVA [See Rule 18(14)] Application for grant of authorisation to Drive a Transport Vehicle To, The Authorisation Authority Full name and address of the applicant

2 · #Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable_ Form-MC.CON_ [See Rule 30(2) (c)] Medical Certificate in respect of an applicant fora conductor's licence Part-I To be filled in by the applicant) 1. Full name of the applicant:

2 · Permanent address

3 · Present address_

2 · Date of birth

2 · hereby apply for duplicate conductor's licence and tender the fee prescribed in Rule 26. 3. The particulars of such conductor's licence held by me are as following: - Conductor's licence No issued in the name of.by the Licensing Authority on and expiring on._ herewith attach two copies of recent photograph of myself: 5. hereby declare that my driving licence is not impounded by any authority and there have been no endorsement by the Court since the date of grant of last renewal: Signature of the applicant Date: Place: Specimen Signature of the applicant

2 · *Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable. Form-R.CON: (See Rule 63) Communication under Chapter-IV To, The Registering Authority

2 · herewith attach for unregistered vehicle for registered vehicle (1) Sale certificate 1) Proof of current Tax/G.

20 · Horns 21. Silencer 22. Condition of Tyres 23. Painting of registration mark 24. Rear-view mirror 25. Springs/Shock absorber; 26. Mudguardslmudflaps 27. Fluorescent strips 28. Painting of particulars 29. Body and loading platform 30. Driver's compartmentldoor 31. Spare wheel and tools 32. Audio/Audio-visual device in public service vehicles_ 33. Paint work 34. Uphostery 35. Cushions 36. Body dimensions 37. Means of communication with driver_ 38. Driver's seat 39. Fixed grabber/hanger straps 40. Seating arrangements 41. Gangway 42. Head room 43. Doors 44. Steps 45. Grab tail 46. Floor board 47 . Leakage of exhaust gas 48_ Internal lighting 49. Ventilation 50. Protection 51. First- Aid-box 52. Taximeter 53_ Device showing 'TAXI' 54 Any other observation regarding:- Engine system Fuel system Cooling system Transmission system Steering system Breaking system Springing system Chassis frame (1) Issue/Renewal of certificate of fitness is hereby refused on the following grounds: (a) the overall dimensions/the weights shown in part-1 exceed, the prescribed maximum

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17 · The maximum weight of luggage to be carried per passenger__ 18 The maximum weight of luggage per passenger that shall be carried free of charge. 19. The rate of charge to be levied for passenger's luggage in excess of the free allowance. 20. The details of particulars that shall be specified in the tickets to be issued to passengers.

21 · Particulars of any stage carriage permit held by the applicant within the State and the registration marks of all the vehicles covered by such permits_ 22 The details of any other permit held by the applicant within the State and the registration marks of all the vehicles covered by such permits_ 23_ The details of last three year's record of payment of taxes in respect of vehicles stated in item no. 21 above 24 The details of last three years record of suspension or cancellation of any permit stated in item no. 21 above_ 25. Whether the applicant intends to use a stage carriage as a goods carriage also, either when carrying passengers or not If yes; total weight and description of the goods to be carried in the vehicles 26. Whether the applicant intends to use a stage carriage as a contract carriage also, and whether the applicant has applied for such use in Form P. Co. A If yes, the area or areas in which the vehicle is to be used as a contract carriage and the number of vehicles to be used as contract carriage. 27. Whether the applicant is in possession of the vehicles If yes; the registration marks of such vehicles if no, the details of arrangements madelto be made to acquire the vehicles 28. Whether the applicant is a co-operative societylex-servicemen/ company: if yes, the details and proof of such status_ 29. The operation of service to be commenced with effect from. 30. hereby declare that the above statements are true, and that have supplied all the informations and documents necessary to support the statements made in this application. 31 . also, attach herewith sketch of each route showing the stands, distance etc alongwith route_ 32. hereby agree that the statements made by me in this application shall be the conditions of permit issued to me. Date: Place: Signature of the applicant Note:-Where the space is not sufficient the applicant should furnish the information item-wise on separate sheets, must sign each sheet; and must attach them with the application. *Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable: Form-P. CO.SA [See Rule 73(1) (ii)] Application fora permit in respect of stage carriage to be used as a contract carriage also To; The Regional Transport Authority, Full name and address of the applicant

4 · Whether the applicant intends to carry goods in the vehicle, in addition to, or to the exclusion of, passengers if yes, total weight and description of the goods to be carried in the vehicles_ 5. Particulars of any contract carriage permit held by the applicant within the State and the registration marks of all the vehicles covered by such permits_ 6. The details of any other permit held by the applicant within the State and the registration marks of all the vehicles covered by such permits The details of last three year's record of payment of taxes in respect of vehicles stated in item No. 5 above_ 8. The details of last three year's record of suspension or cancellation of any permit in items No. 5 above_ 9. Whether the applicant is in possession of the vehicle if yes, the registration mark of such vehicle If no, the detail of arrangement madelto be made to acquire the vehicle. 10. Whether the applicant is a co-operative societylex-servicemen. if yes; the details and the proof of such status 11. hereby declare that the above statements are true, and that have supplied all the informations and documents necessary to support the statements made in this application: 12 hereby agree that the statements made by me in this application shall be the conditions of permit issued to me_ 13_ herewith tender the fee prescribed in Rule 74. Date: Place: Signature of the applicant Note:-Where the space is not sufficient the applicant should furnish the informations item-wise on separate sheets, must sign each sheet and must attach them with the applications. #Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable_ Form-P PR: SA [See Rule 73(1)(iv)] Application fora Private Service Vehicle Permit: To; The Regional Transport Authority, Full name and address of the applicant Region

14 · hereby agree that the statements made by me in this application shall be the conditions of permit issued to me. 15. herewith tender the fee prescribed in Rule 74. Date: Place Signature of the applicant Note:- Where the space is not sufficient; the applicant should furnish the informations, item-wise, on separate sheets, must sign each sheet, and must attach them with the application. *Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable_ Form-P. PU. C A [See Rule 73(1 )(v)] To; The Regional Transport Authority, Full name and address of the applicant Region

6 · Particulars of any permit in respect of goods carriages held by the applicant within the State and the registration mark of all the vehicles covered by such permits_ The details of last three year's record of payment of taxes in respect of vehicles stated in item No.6 above_ 8. The details of last three year's record of suspension or cancellation of any permit stated in item No. 6 above_ 9. Whether the applicant is in possession of the vehicle if yes, the registration mark of such vehicle if no, the details of arrangements madelto be made to acquire the vehicle. 10. Particulars of any agreement or arrangement; affecting in any material respect the provision (within the region of the Regional Transport Authority) of facilities for the transport of goods for hire or reward enteredlor proposed to be entered by the applicant with any other person by whom such facilities are provided whether within or without the region _ 11. Particulars of any agent's licence issued to the applicant for the business of collecting, forwarding or distributing goods carried by goods carriages 12. Whether the applicant intends to carry goods for or in connection with a trade or business carried on by the applicant if yes, the nature of his trade or business and the nature of goods to be carried: 13. hereby declare that the above statements are true, and that have supplied all the informations and documents necessary to support the statements made in this application: 14. hereby agree that the statements made by me in this application shall be the conditions of permit issued to me_ 15. herewith tender the fee prescribed in Rule 74. Date: Place: Signature of the applicant Note:-Where the space is not sufficient; the applicant should furnish the informations, item-wise, on separate sheets, must sign each sheet; and must attach them with the application. *Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable Form-P.TEM: A [See Rule 73(1 )(vi)] Application fora Temporary Permit To; The Regional Transport Authority, Full name and address of the applicant Region

5 · Particulars in respect of this vehicle to be furnished by the applicant _ Primary permit no issued by. valid upto_ (ii) Tax paid upto Goods tax paid upto_ Additional tax paid upto Pass Tax paid upto_

6 · The details of last one year's record of suspension of primary permit stated in item No. 5 above 7. Particulars of payment of taxes, made to other States_ 8 hereby declare that the above statements are true and that have supplied all the informations required by this application: 9_ hereby agree that the statements made by me in this application shall be the conditions of temporary permit issued to me. 10. herewith tender the fee prescribed in Rule 74. Date: Place: Signature of the applicant *Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable_ Form-P.CO.SPA [See Rule 73(1 )(vii)] Application fora Special Permit To, The Regional Transport Authority, Full name and address of the applicant Region

6 · Full name and address of the person who has engaged the vehicle for his party 7. Whether the applicant has entered into a contract with that person to carry his party in the vehicle if yes, two copies of such contract to be enclosed with application. 8 hereby attach two copies of list of passengers in the form appended to clause (d) of sub-rule (3) of Rule 76. 9. The details of last one year's record of suspension of substantive permit stated in item No. 5 above_ 10_ Particulars of payment of taxes, made to other States_ 11. hereby declare that the above statements are true, and that have supplied all the informations and documents necessary to support the statements made in this application. 12. hereby agree that the statements made by me in this application shall be the conditions of special permit issued to me: 13_ herewith tender the fee prescribed in Rule 74. Date: Place: Signature of the applicant;, *Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable. Form-PCSA [See Rule 73(1) (viii)] Application fora countersignature of a permit

6 · Full description of each place where the business is to be carried on:- (a) Location, open area; covered area for office and storage of goods (state full details like house or godown numbers, lane, byelane, main road and postal delivery district). (b) Area available for parking vehicles while being loaded. Area available for parking vehicle waiting for loading or unloading: _ 7. The details of arrangements madelintended to be made for: - housing of the vehicles

4 · Total staff engaged at each office including the staff to run the business and the vehicles 5_ Total number of vehicles engaged for local delivery at each office Particula Jan: Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun: Jul: Aug: Sep: Oct: rs Ov. Dec:

2 · Total running from the station (B)

5 · Total load brought to the station (A)

9 · Number of serious accidents (A)

10 · Number of serious accidents (B)

11 · Value of claims

12 · Value of claims received (B)

13 · Total of freight received (A)

14 · Total of freight received (B)

15 · Total of service charges (A)

16 · Total of service charges (B)

17 · Total of commissi on received (B) The intimation of consignments despatched, the distance over which they are despatched, the freight and service charges received shall be recorded in every office to furnish information at items 1, 2, 3 and 4 Also record of weight of goods received at and distributed by every office from other offices will be kept from which information at items 5 and 6 can be furnished. The principal office will be receiving intimation for the rest of items by way of returns and from which the information can be complied: Form-PCSR: [See Rule 73(3)()] Application for renewal of a permit ora countersignature To, The State/Regional Transport Full name and address of the applicant Authority, Bihar State. Region. hereby apply for the renewal of the permitlcountersignature no. held by me and expiring on as hereinunder set out. Particulars of any permitlcountersignature held by the applicant within the State and the registration mark of all the vehicles covered by such permit: 2 The details of last three year's record of payment of taxes in respect of vehicles stated in item no.1 above_ 3. The details of last three year's record of suspension or cancellation of any permit stated in item no.1 above: 4. The details of payment of taxes and validity of documents in respect of vehicles covered by this permitlcountersignature_ Payment of taxes: validity of documents.

5 · Whether the agreements or arrangements which were made as a requirement for the grant of this permit have been continued without any change if changed or discontinued the detail reasons for such change or discontinuance 6. Whether the vehiclelvehicles covered by this permitlcountersignature islare held under any hire - purchasellease/hypothecation agreement if yes no objection certificates from the financier must be attached. Particulars of registration of the vehicle covered by this permitlcountersignature Registration mark Make Model Date of initial registration_ 8_ hereby declare that the above statements are true, and that have supplied all the informations and documents necessary to support the statements made in this application. Date: Place: Signature of the applicant Note:-Where the space is not sufficient, the applicant should furnish the informations, item-wise, on separate sheets, must sign each sheet; and must attach them with the application. #Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable_ Form-L AG R [See Rule 73(3) (ii)] Application for renewal of an agent's licence for sale of tickets To, The Regional Transport Authority, Full name and address of the applicant Region:

2 · Particulars of registration of present vehicle covered by such permit/ countersignature and of replacer vehicle. Present vehicle Replacer vehicle Registration mark

3 · Whether the present vehicle is held under a hire purchasellease/hypothecation agreement if yes, no objection certificate from the financier must be attached 4. Whether the applicant is in possession of replacer vehicle if yes, the certificate of registration must be attached: If no_ the details of arrangement madelto be made to acquire the vehicle_ 5_ Reasons for replacement: 6 hereby declare that the above statements are true, and that have supplied all the informations and documents necessary to support the statements made in this application. 7 _ herewith tender the fee prescribed in Rule 74_ Date: Place: Signature of the applicant Note:-Where the space is not sufficient; the applicant should furnish the informations, item-wise, on separate sheets, must sign each sheet; and must attach them with the application. *Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable_ Form-TR: P.A [See Rule 73(5) (ii)] Application for transfer of a permitlcountersignature To, The State/Regional Transport Full name and address of the Authority, applicantlapplicants Bihar State_ Region:

7 · . In case the transfer of a countersignature is required, whether the primary permit is transferred in the name of the applicant:_ if yes, the date on which such transfer is effected _ 8. Whether the vehicle covered by the permit is held under hire-purchasel lease/hypothecation agreement. if yes, no objection certificate from the financier must be attached: 9. INe declare that the above statements are true, and that INe have supplied all the informations and documents necessary to support the statements made in this application: 10. Iherewith tender the fee prescribed in Rule 74. Date: Place: Signature of transferee Signature of transferor Note:-Where the space is not sufficient; the applicant should furnish the information item-wise, on separate sheets, must sign each sheet; and must attach them with the application. *Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable Form-C. AD. A_ [See Rule 73(5) (iii)] Application for recording change of address To, The State/Regional Transport Full name and present address of the Authority, applicant Bihar State. Region.

3 · Whether such change is recorded in certificate of registration of the vehicle if yes, certificate of registration must be attached: 4_ hereby declare that the above statements are true, and that have supplied all the informations and documents necessary to support the statements made in this application. 5_ herewith tender the fee prescribed in Rule 74- Date: Place: Signature of the applicant #Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable. Form-P.s T.S: [See Rule 73(7)(i)] Stage Carriage Permit: The Regional Transport Authority, Permit No: Region. Full name of the holder. 2. Full residential address_ 3. Full business address_ 4. The route or routes for which the permit is valid_ 5. Total number of stage carriages covered by this permit:

6 · Number of vehicles out of such total number to be kept in reserve to maintain the carriage and provide for special occasions 7 . Maximum and minimum daily trips on each route _ 8. Maximum and minimum rate of fares 9. The stage carriage may be used as a goods carriage within the area or areas and subject to conditions hereinunder specified- 10. The reserve stage carriage may be used as a contract carriage within the area or areas and subject to conditions specified in P.Co.S. Permit No issued in respect of this stage carriage permit: 11. Validity of permit from _ to 12. Particulars of registration of each stage carriage: (a) Registration mark

13 · Hire purchasellease/hypothecation agreement with in respect of M.V. Nos. 14. Conditions: - a) This permit is subject to the conditions laid down in Section 84 of the Act and in sub-rules (1) and (6) of Rule 76 of the Bihar Motor Vehicles Rules, 1992.

10 · Validity of permit from_ 11. Conditions:

11 · Validity of permit; from _ to 12 Nature of goods to be carried as a goods carriage_ 13. Nature of goods to be carried for or in connections with a trade or business carried on by the holder of permit: 14. Conditions: - a) This permit is subject to conditions laid down in Section 84 of the Act; in Rule 90 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules_ -and in sub-rules (5) and (6) of Rule 76 of the Bihar Motor Vehicles Rules

5 · This licence is valid from to_ 6. Principal place of business_ Places of each branch office_ (If there are more places, separate sheet must be attached) The details of principal or branch office such as municipal house number, nearest road, by-lane, postal delivery district and other land marks in the vicinity, to enable identification of the business place, duly attested must also be attached. 8. So long as this agent's licence is valid and renewed from time to time for the premises approved and which are maintained as per provisions of sub-rule (2) of Rule 104 the holder is authorised to engage himself for carrying on the business as agent for collecting; forwarding or distributing goods carriages plying for hire. 9. This licence shall be subject to the following conditions_ The licence shall, subject to the provisions of Rule 104 provide adequate space for the parking of vehicle for the purpose of loading and unloading goods_ The licensee shall be responsible for proper arrangement for storage of goods awaiting delivery or due despatch or both_

2 · If accident has caused death:

4 · The above authorisation is hereby extended until on the same conditions, with effect from _ Date: Signature and designation Place: of the authority Form-R: E. [See Rule 253(1)] Certificate of refund Payable within 90 days from the date of issue) To, From; The Treasury Officer._ The office of the The State Bank of India District Transport Bank [Regional Transport Office hereby certify, the refund of fee, as hereinunder set out:- Full name and address of the person to receive the refund 2. Amount of fee initially paid by such person 3. Such fee was paid on account of 4.Refund of fee is admissible on account of 5. Amount of refund admissible Please pay to- (in figure) Rs_ (in words) Rs_ A note of refund has been made on the original document and in the refund register of this office_ Date: Signature and designation Place: of the authority *Strike out whichever is either not required or not applicable. The Second Schedule [See Rule 19 (i) & 31 ()] Badge to be displayed by driver and conductor Bihar Bihar Driving Licence No Conductor's Licence No Name Name Licensing Authority- Licensing Authority. The badge shall be rectangular in shape and measuring 60 mm: x 30 mm: 2 The badge shall be of hard plastic and the particulars to be exhibited on the badge shall be engraved on it: 3. In case of driver's badges the particulars shall be in black on white background and in case of conductor's badge they shall be in white on black background: The Third Schedule [See Rule 46(4)] Registration Dist: Code to be used Authority at by it

40 · MM.

160 · MM

40 · MM.