Effectiveness in India of registration

Q: When did Section 46 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 46 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 46, 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

Section 46 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with effectiveness in India of registration. Subject to the provisions of section 47, a motor vehicle registered in accordance with this Chapter in any State shall not require to be registered elsewhere in India and a certificate of registration issued or in force under this Act in respect of such vehicle shall be effective throughout India. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

Subject to the provisions of section 47, a motor vehicle registered in accordance with this Chapter in any State shall not require to be registered elsewhere in India and a certificate of registration issued or in force under this Act in respect of such vehicle shall be effective throughout India.
Section 46, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

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This section refers to

s. 47 Assignment of new registration mark on removal to another State

Questions about Section 46

What does Section 46 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 46 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Effectiveness in India of registration". Subject to the provisions of section 47, a motor vehicle registered in accordance with this Chapter in any State shall not require to be registered elsewhere in India and a certificate of registration issued or in force under this Act in respect of such vehicle shall be effective throughout India.

How do I find court cases under Section 46 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 46, section 46 MV Act, section 46 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 46 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 47 (Assignment of new registration mark on removal to another State), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 46 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 46 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 46, 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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