Transfer of certificate of insurance

Q: When did Section 157 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 157 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 157, 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.

In force From 01 Jul 1989 Act 59 of 1988 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 59 of 1988 Ministry Road Transport and Highways Enacted 14 Oct 1988 In force 01 Jul 1989 Cited by 1 provision

Section 157 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with transfer of certificate of insurance. [Transfer of certificate of insurance. -- (1) Where a person, in whose favour the certificate of insurance has been issued in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, transfers to another person the ownership of the motor vehicle in respect of which such insurance was taken together with the The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

¹[Transfer of certificate of insurance. -- (1) Where a person, in whose favour the certificate of insurance has been issued in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, transfers to another person the ownership of the motor vehicle in respect of which such insurance was taken together with the policy of insurance relating thereto, the certificate of insurance and the policy described in the certificate shall be deemed to have been transferred in favour of the person to whom the motor vehicle is transferred with effect from the date of its transfer.
Explanation.--For the removal of doubts, it is hereby clarified that such deemed transfer shall include transfer of rights and liabilities of the said certificate of insurance and policy of insurance.
(2) The transferee shall apply within fourteen days from the date of transfer in the prescribed form to the insurer for making necessary changes in regard to the fact of transfer in the certificate of insurance and the policy described in the certificate in his favour, and the insurer shall make the necessary changes in the certificate and the policy of insurance in regard to the transfer of insurance.]
Section 157, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

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Questions about Section 157

What does Section 157 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 157 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Transfer of certificate of insurance". [Transfer of certificate of insurance. -- (1) Where a person, in whose favour the certificate of insurance has been issued in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, transfers to another person the ownership of the motor vehicle in respect of which such insurance was taken together with the

How do I find court cases under Section 157 of the Motor Vehicles Act?

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What should I read with Section 157 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 157 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 157 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 157, 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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