Savings
Section 37 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with savings. If any licence to act as a conductor of a stage carriage (by whatever name called) has been issued in any State and is effective immediately before the commencement of this Act, it shall continue to be effective, notwithstanding such commencement, for the period for which it would have been effectiv The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.
If any licence to act as a conductor of a stage carriage (by whatever name called) has been issued in any State and is effective immediately before the commencement of this Act, it shall continue to be effective, notwithstanding such commencement, for the period for which it would have been effective, if this Act had not been passed, and every such licence shall be deemed to be a licence issued under this Chapter as if this Chapter had been in force on the date on which that licence was granted.
Section 37, 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.
Questions about Section 37
What does Section 37 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?
Section 37 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Savings". If any licence to act as a conductor of a stage carriage (by whatever name called) has been issued in any State and is effective immediately before the commencement of this Act, it shall continue to be effective, notwithstanding such commencement, for the period for which it would have been effectiv
How do I find court cases under Section 37 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 37, section 37 MV Act, section 37 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 37 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently SO 3110(E) dated 28.08.2019 enforcement of sections of motor vehicle (2019).
When did Section 37 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?
Section 37 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 37, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1948 words
- 88. Validation of permits for use outside region in which granted1560 words
- 51. Special provisions regarding motor vehicle subject to hire-purchase agreement, etc1199 words
- 150. Duty of insurers to satisfy judgments and awards against persons insured in respect of third party risks1102 words
- 96. Power of State Government to make rules for the purposes of this Chapter995 words
- 72. Grant of stage carriage permits868 words
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