Disobedience of orders, obstruction and refusal of information

Q: When did Section 179 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 179 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 179, 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 179 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with disobedience of orders, obstruction and refusal of information. A fine of up to ₹2,000. Whoever wilfully disobeys any direction lawfully given by any person or authority empowered under this Act to give such direction, or obstructs any person or authority in the discharge of any functions which such person or authority is required or empowered under this Act to discharge, shall, if no The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

(1) Whoever wilfully disobeys any direction lawfully given by any person or authority empowered under this Act to give such direction, or obstructs any person or authority in the discharge of any functions which such person or authority is required or empowered under this Act to discharge, shall, if no other penalty is provided for the offence be punishable with fine which may extend to ¹[two thousand rupees].
(2) Whoever, being required by or under this Act to supply any information, wilfully withholds such information or gives information which he known to be false or which he does not believe to be true, shall, if no other penalty is provided for the offence, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to ¹[two thousand rupees], or with both.
Section 179, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

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Questions about Section 179

What does Section 179 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 179 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Disobedience of orders, obstruction and refusal of information". Whoever wilfully disobeys any direction lawfully given by any person or authority empowered under this Act to give such direction, or obstructs any person or authority in the discharge of any functions which such person or authority is required or empowered under this Act to discharge, shall, if no

How do I find court cases under Section 179 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 179, section 179 MV Act, section 179 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 179 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 179 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 179 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 179, 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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