Section2B
The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Promotion of innovation

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 Instruments 1

Section 2B of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with promotion of innovation. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Central Government, in order to promote innovation, research and development in the fields of vehicular engineering, mechanically propelled vehicles and transportation in general, the Central Go The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

1[2B.Promotion of innovation.-- Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Central Government, in order to promote innovation, research and development in the fields of vehicular engineering, mechanically propelled vehicles and transportation in general, the Central Government may exempt certain types of mechanically propelled vehicles from the application of the provisions of this Act.]

Section 2B, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 2B

What does Section 2B of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 2B of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Promotion of innovation". [2B.Promotion of innovation.-- Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Central Government, in order to promote innovation, research and development in the fields of vehicular engineering, mechanically propelled vehicles and transporta

How do I find court cases under Section 2B 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 2B, section 2B MV Act, section 2B 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 2B of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently GSR 615(E) 3rd September 2021 National Road Safety Board Rules (2021).

When did Section 2B of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 2B of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 2B, 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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