Nations privileges and immunities act, 1947 57 76b. But right from 1956, motor accident compensation law has been in a state of flux. In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 6 of section 41 of the motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988, the central government hereby allots to the states and union territories specified in column 1 of the table below, the groups of letters. An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to motor vehicles. In the english law, any person or the legal representative of deceased person who expired on account of negligent act of other can besides. Motor vehicles act, 1988 bare acts law library advocatekhoj. Amendment act 39 of 2001 statement of objects and reasons. Registration of vehicles of homebased nondiplomatic officials of. Any person who is not disqualified under for driving a motor vehicle and who is not for the time being disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence may, subject to the provisions of, apply to the licensing authority having jurisdiction in the area. The proposed amendments are essential in the overall interest of securing road safety and maintaining a clean environment. In the motor vehicles act, 1988 hereinafter referred to as the principal act, in section 2, i for clause 1, the following clauses shall be substituted, namely. The need was, however, felt that this act should, now inter. The motor vehicles act, 1988 is an act of the parliament of india which regulates all aspects of road transport vehicles. The act provides for grant of licenses and permits related to motor vehicles, standards for motor vehicles.
Motor vehicles act, 1988 pdf download bare act geek upd8. Definitions 1 chapter ii licensing of driversof motor vehicles. Dec 09, 2018 in this video you will learn and understand to important section of motor vehicle act 1988 and what is motor vehicle act 1988. The national highways authority of india act, 1988. Motor vehicle insurance is the insurance coverage of the risk of third party arising out the use of motor vehicle and also for covering the. The central road and infrastructure fund act, 2000. Whoever drives a motor vehicle or causes or allows a motor vehicle to be used in contravention of the provisions of. The motor vehicles amendment bill, 2019 was introduced in lok sabha on july 15, 2019 by the minister for road transport and highways, mr. Inoperable motor vehicle 9 1vehicule automobile qui ne fonctionne pas where no further certificates of 2 registration le vehicule automobile ne peut plus etre immatricule motor vehicles brought into northwest 10 1 territories vehicule automobile introduit dans les territoires du nordouest exemption 2exemption. Whoever drives a motor vehicle or causes or allows a motor vehicle to be used in contravention of the provisions of subsection 1. The control of national highways land and traffic act, 2002.
The act is amended by the motor vehicles amendment act, 2019. The state government or any authority authorised in this behalf by the state government may, if satisfied that it is necessary to restrict the speed of motor vehicles in the interest of public safety or convenience or because of the nature of any road or bridge, by notification in the official gazette, and by causing appropriate traffic signs to be placed or erected under section 116 at. Almost all features of road transport vehicles are mentioned in detail in the motor vehicles act, 1988 which is an act of the parliament of india. Special provisions in regard to transport vehicles. Licensing and regulation of schools or establishments for imparting instruction in driving of motor vehicles. Every driver of a motor vehicle at the approach of any unguarded railway level crossing shall cause the vehicle to stop and the driver of the vehicle shall cause the. Amendment act 39 of 2001statement of objects and reasons.
Act 59 of 1988 14 th october 1988 an act to consolidate and amend the law relating to motor vehicles be it enacted by parliament in the thirtyninth year of the republic of india as follows. The project is an endeavor to accomplish a detailed study of the provisions of motor vehicles act, 1988 dealing with third party risks. Age limit in connection with driving of motor vehicles. Over the years, many more amendments followed and in 1988, a new motor vehicles act replaced the old one. Topics motor vehicles act, 1988 collection opensource language english. Short title and application 1 these rules may be called the maharashtra motor vehicles rules, 1989. Section12 licensing and regulation of schools or establishments for imparting instruction in driving of motor vehicles. This has been amended several times to keep it up to date. Home actsofparliamentfromtheyear the motor vehicles act, 1988. In this video you will learn and understand to important section of motor vehicle act 1988 and what is motor vehicle act 1988. Notwithstanding anything contained in this act or in any other law for the time being in force or instrument having the force of law, the owner of the motor vehicle or the authorised insurer shall be liable to pay in the case of death or permanent disablement due to accident arising out of the use of motor vehicle, compensation, as indicated in the second schedule, to the legal heirs or the. No person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds an effective driving licence issued to him authorising him to drive the vehicle. Notwithstanding anything contained in this act or in any other law for the time being in force or instrument having the force of law, the owner of the motor vehicle or the authorised insurer shall be liable to.
Motor vehicle insurance law in india is governed by the motor vehicles act, insurance act and aspects of insurance contracts governed by the indian contract act, transfer of property act and a few others. The motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988 consolidated and rationalised various laws regulating road transport. The bill seeks to amend the motor vehicles act, 1988 to provide for road safety. Before, the motor vehicle act, 1988 came in to existence, the motor vehicles act, 1939 was applicable for all type of motor accidents. It was in that year that the legislature amended the motor vehicles act, 1939 by inserting several new sections. The motor vehicles act, 1988 the act came into force from 1 july 1989. Registration of vehicles belonging to the central government. The motor vehicles act 1988 advocatetanmoy law library. Full text containing the act, motor vehicles act, 1988, with all the sections, schedules, short title, enactment date, and footnotes. The motor vehicles act, 1988 ministry of road transport.
It replaced motor vehicles act, 1939 which earlier replaced the first such enactment motor vehicles act, 1914. An act further to amend the motor vehicles act, 1988. Motor vehicles act 1988, indian bare acts at, a website for indian laws and bareacts, legal advice and law documents in india. The motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988 chandigarh. Be it enacted by parliament in the thirtyninth year of the republic of india as follows. The motor vehicles act, 1988 59 of 1988 is a central legislation through which the road transport is regulated in the country. Introduction with the development of civilization, act of negligence have become actionable wrong. All about motor vehicle amendment act 2019 pdf download. The state government or any authority authorised in this behalf by the state government, if satisfied that it is necessary in the interest of public safety or convenience, or because of the nature of any road or bridge, may by notification in the official. The central motor vehicles rules, 1989 rule contents page no. Section extent of effectiveness of licences, to drive motor vehicles. The government has notified 63 provisions of the motor vehicles amendment act 2019, including the ones dealing with enhanced penalties for various traffic offences. Amendment act 54 of 1994statement of objects and reasons.
Duty of the driver to take certain precautions at unguarded railway level crossings. Motor accidents act 1988 no 102 nsw part 1 preliminary historical version valid from 6. Motor vehicles act 1988 complete act citation 548 bare. Jul 15, 2019 the motor vehicles amendment bill, 2019 was introduced in lok sabha on july 15, 2019 by the minister for road transport and highways, mr. It is preceded by motor vehicles act, 1939 and motor vehicles act, 1914. Special provisions as to payment of compensation on structured formula basis. Page 3 motor vehicles taxation act 1988 no 111 section 3 historical version for 1.
Motor vehicle insurance is the insurance coverage of the risk of third party arising out the use of motor vehicle and also for covering the risk of damage caused to the vehicle. By the motor vehicles amendment act, 1994, inter alia, amendments were made for make special provisions under. Significance the act has taken into account changes in the road transport technology, pattern of passenger and freight movements, developments in the road network in the country and particularly techniques in the motor vehicles management. The maharashtra motor vehicles rules, 1989 chapter i preliminary 1. The motor vehicles act, 1939, consolidates and amends the law relating to motor vehicles. By the motor vehicles amendment act, 1994, inter alia, amendments were made to make special provisions under sections 66 and 67 so as to provide that vehicles operating on ecofriendly fuels shall be exempted.
It is also proposed to allow renewal of permits, driving licences and registration certificates granted under the motor vehicles act, 1939 to be renewed under the motor vehicles act, 1988, by inserting new section 217a. No person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds an effective driving licence issued to him. Be it enacted by parliament in the seventieth year of the republic of india as follows. Full text containing the act, motor vehicles act, 1988, with all the sections, schedules, short. The state government or any authority authorised in this behalf by the. Dear friends, the motor vehicles amendment bill, 2019, that introduces several amendments in the 30yearold law, was passed by the lok sabha and rajya sabha earlier this month. Registration mark on vehicles for states and union territories s. Special licence for motor vehicles used in industry. Short title, extent and commencement 1 this act may be called the motor vehicles act, 1988. It shall also throw a light on the current scenario of third party claims in india and the necessary steps required to be taken in preventing and putting an end to fraudulent claims and other loopholes, if any, in the satisfaction of the claims. Website content managed by legislative department, ministry of law and justice, government of india designed, developed and hosted by national informatics centre nic last updated. The act came into force with effect from 1st july, 1989 replacing the motor vehicles act, 1939. The motor vehicles act, 1988legislative department.
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