Section83
The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Replacement of vehicles

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 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 83 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with replacement of vehicles. The holder of a permit may, with the permission of the authority by which the permit was granted, replace any vehicle covered by the permit by any other vehicle of the same nature. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

The holder of a permit may, with the permission of the authority by which the permit was granted, replace any vehicle covered by the permit by any other vehicle of the same nature.

Section 83, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

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Questions about Section 83

What does Section 83 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 83 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Replacement of vehicles". The holder of a permit may, with the permission of the authority by which the permit was granted, replace any vehicle covered by the permit by any other vehicle of the same nature.

How do I find court cases under Section 83 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 83, section 83 MV Act, section 83 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 83 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 83 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 83 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 83, 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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