Section215D

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Power of State Government to make rules

Q: When did Section 215D of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 215D of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 215D, 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 18 Oct 2026

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

Section 215D of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with power of State Government to make rules. The State Government may make rules for the purposes of carrying into effect, the provisions of this Chapter, other than the matters specified in section 215C. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

¹[215D. Power of State Government to make rules.-- (1) The State Government may make rules for the purposes of carrying into effect, the provisions of this Chapter, other than the matters specified in section 215C.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for--
(a) the use of electronic forms and means for the filing of documents, issue or grant of licence, permit, sanction, approval or endorsements and the receipt or payment of money as referred to in section 211A;
(b) the duties and functions of the officers of the Motor Vehicle Department, the powers to be exercised by such officers (including the powers exercisable by police officers under this Act) and the conditions governing the exercise of such powers, the uniform to be worn by them, the authorities to which they shall be subordinate as referred to in sub-section (3) of section 213;
(c) such other powers as may be exercised by officers of the Motor Vehicles Department as referred to in clause (f) of sub-section (5) of section 213; and
(d) any other matter which is to be, or may be, prescribed, or in respect of which provision is to be made by rules by the State Government.]
Section 215D, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

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Questions about Section 215D

What does Section 215D of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 215D of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Power of State Government to make rules". [215D. Power of State Government to make rules.-- (1) The State Government may make rules for the purposes of carrying into effect, the provisions of this Chapter, other than the matters specified in section 215C.

How do I find court cases under Section 215D 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 215D, section 215D MV Act, section 215D 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 215D of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 211A (Use of electronic forms and documents), section 213 (Appointment of motor vehicles officers), section 215C (Power of Central Government to make rules), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 215D of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 215D of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 215D, 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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