Using vehicle without permit

Q: When did Section 192A of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 192A of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 192A, 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 14 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 192A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with using vehicle without permit. First offence: A fine of ₹10,000. Whoever drives a motor vehicle or causes or allows a motor vehicle to be used in contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 66 or in contravention of any condition of a permit relating to the route on which or the area in which or the purpose for which the vehicle may be used, sha The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

¹[192A. Using vehicle without permit--- (1) Whoever drives a motor vehicle or causes or allows a motor vehicle to be used in contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 66 or in contravention of any condition of a permit relating to the route on which or the area in which or the purpose for which the vehicle may be used, shall be punishable for the first offence with ²[imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months ³[ a fine of ten thousand rupees, or with both]] and for any subsequent offence with imprisonment which may extend to one year but shall not be less than ⁴[six months] or with fine ⁵[of ten thousand rupees] or with both:
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(2) Nothing in this section shall apply to the use of a motor vehicle in an emergency for the conveyance of persons suffering from sickness or injury or for the transport of materials for repair or for the transport of food or materials to relieve distress or of medical supplies for a like purpose:
Provided that the person using the vehicle reports about the same to the Regional Transport Authority within seven days from the date of such use.
(3) The court to which an appeal lies from any conviction in respect of an offence of the nature specified in sub-section (1), may set aside or vary any order made by the court below, notwithstanding that no appeal lies against the conviction in connection with which such order was made.]
Section 192A, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

Cross-references

Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.

This section refers to

s. 66 Necessity for permits

Referred to by 1

s. 200 Composition of certain offences

Judgments citing this section

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High Court 14 Aug 2024 KLHC011002582024

… However, the petitioners have not been issued with City Permits so far. 4. The petitioners are plying their autorickshaws within the City limits of Ernakulam. Unless the petitioners are issued with City Permits, they will be liable to be fined under Section 192A of the Motor Vehicles Act. The railway : 17 : authorities have now displayed Ext.P86 notice at the prepaid counter stating that autorickshaws operating from the counter are required to obtain Cart Licence from the Railway Authority for taking passengers from the Railway Station. …

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Questions about Section 192A

What does Section 192A of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 192A of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Using vehicle without permit". [192A. Using vehicle without permit--- (1) Whoever drives a motor vehicle or causes or allows a motor vehicle to be used in contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 66 or in contravention of any condition of a permit relating to the route on which or the area in which or the pur

How do I find court cases under Section 192A 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 192A, section 192A MV Act, section 192A 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 192A of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 66 (Necessity for permits), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 192A of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 192A of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 192A, 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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