Validity of policies of insurance issued in reciprocating countries
Section 148 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with validity of policies of insurance issued in reciprocating countries. [ Validity of policies of insurance issued in reciprocating countries. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.
1[ Validity of policies of insurance issued in reciprocating countries. -- Where, in pursuance of an arrangement between India and any reciprocating country, the motor vehicle registered in the reciprocating country operates on any route or within any area common to the two countries and there is in force in relation to the use of the vehicle in the reciprocating country, a policy of insurance complying with the requirements of the law of insurance for the time being in force in that country, then, notwithstanding anything contained in section 147 but subject to any rules which may be made under section 164B such policy of insurance shall be effective throughout the route or area in respect of which the arrangement has been made, as if the policy of insurance had complied with the requirements of this Chapter. ]
Section 148, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).
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Questions about Section 148
What does Section 148 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?
Section 148 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Validity of policies of insurance issued in reciprocating countries". [ Validity of policies of insurance issued in reciprocating countries.
How do I find court cases under Section 148 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 148, section 148 MV Act, section 148 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 148 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 147 (Requirements of policies and limits of liability), section 164B (Motor Vehicle Accident Fund), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 148 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?
Section 148 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 148, 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.
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