Operation of additional services by a State transport undertaking in certain circumstances
Section 101 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with operation of additional services by a State transport undertaking in certain circumstances. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 87, a State transport undertaking may, in the public interest operate additional services for the conveyance of the passengers on special occasions such as to and from fairs and religious gatherings: Provided that the State transport undertaking shall in The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 87, a State transport undertaking may, in the public interest operate additional services for the conveyance of the passengers on special occasions such as to and from fairs and religious gatherings:
Provided that the State transport undertaking shall inform about the operation of such additional services to the concerned Transport Authority without delay.
Section 101, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).
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… Moreover, the Tribunal lost sight of the fact that the appellant was a State Transport Undertaking established under Section 3 of the Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950, therefore, in view of Section 101 of the Motor Vehicles Act, the appellant can conduct service even without a permit. -:7:- 11. In the above factual and legal matrix, I hold that the impugned direction of the Tribunal is erroneous and unsustainable in law. The third respondent cannot be exonerated of its liability to pay the compensation …
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… Section 103 of the Motor Vehicles Act gives an inviolable right to State Transport Undertakings in notified areas and on notified routes, to get permits. 8. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent relied on Section 101 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to contend that the KSRTC has a legal right to operate services in notified routes in public interest on special occasions, and to operate such additional service, the KSRTC need to give only an intimation to the concerned Transport Authority. The KSRTC had given prompt intimation in …
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Questions about Section 101
What does Section 101 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?
Section 101 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Operation of additional services by a State transport undertaking in certain circumstances". Notwithstanding anything contained in section 87, a State transport undertaking may, in the public interest operate additional services for the conveyance of the passengers on special occasions such as to and from fairs and religious gatherings: Provided that the State transport undertaking shall in
How do I find court cases under Section 101 of the Motor Vehicles Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: MV Act 101, section 101 MV Act, section 101 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 101 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 87 (Temporary permits), so none of them can safely be read on its own. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Delhi Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993 (1993).
When did Section 101 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?
Section 101 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 101, came into force on 01 Jul 1989, having been enacted on 14 Oct 1988. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1948 words
- 88. Validation of permits for use outside region in which granted1560 words
- 51. Special provisions regarding motor vehicle subject to hire-purchase agreement, etc1199 words
- 150. Duty of insurers to satisfy judgments and awards against persons insured in respect of third party risks1102 words
- 96. Power of State Government to make rules for the purposes of this Chapter995 words
- 72. Grant of stage carriage permits868 words
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