General conditions attaching to all permits
Section 84 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with general conditions attaching to all permits. The following shall be conditions of every permit-- (a) that the vehicle to which the permit relates carries valid certificate of fitness issued under section 56 and is at all times so maintained as to comply with the requirements of this Act and the rules made thereunder; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.
The following shall be conditions of every permit--
(a) that the vehicle to which the permit relates carries valid certificate of fitness issued under section 56 and is at all times so maintained as to comply with the requirements of this Act and the rules made thereunder;
(b) that the vehicle to which the permit relates is not driven at a speed exceeding the speed permitted under this Act;
(c) that any prohibition or restriction imposed and any fares or freight fixed by notification made under section 67 are observed in connection with the vehicle to which the permit relates;
(d) that the vehicle to which the permit relates is not driven in contravention of the provisions of section 5 or section 113;
(e) that the provisions of this Act limiting the hours of work of drivers are observed in connection with any vehicle or vehicles to which the permit relates;
(f) that the provisions of Chapters X, XI and XII so far as they apply to the holder of the permit are observed; and
(g) that the name and address of the operator shall be painted or otherwise firmly affixed to every vehicle to which the permit relates on the exterior of the body of that vehicle on both sides thereof in a colour or colours vividly contrasting to the colour of the vehicle centered as high as practicable below the window line in bold letters.
Section 84, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).
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… Any figure or writing exhibited on the transport vehicle, other than the name and address of the operator to be painted or otherwise firmly affixed as per clause (g) of Section 84 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; the 'emergency information panel' provided under Rule 134 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 for goods carriages used for transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods; the particulars enumerated in clauses (a) to (g) of Rule 93 of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules, painted on …
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… also maintain the safety glasses of their vehicles as per the specifications prescribed under Rule 100 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules; display the registration marks as prescribed by Rules 50 and 51 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules; exhibit the name and address of the operator as specified in clause (g) of Section 84 of the Motor Vehicles Act; exhibit the particulars enumerated in clauses (a) to (g) of Rule 93 of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules; etc. Thereafter, the petitioners shall produce their vehicles for inspection before the 2nd respondent within three weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this judgment. …
Questions about Section 84
What does Section 84 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?
Section 84 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "General conditions attaching to all permits". The following shall be conditions of every permit-- (a) that the vehicle to which the permit relates carries valid certificate of fitness issued under section 56 and is at all times so maintained as to comply with the requirements of this Act and the rules made thereunder;
How do I find court cases under Section 84 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 84, section 84 MV Act, section 84 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 84 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 5 (Responsibility of owners of motor vehicles for contravention of sections 3 and 4), section 56 (Certificate of fitness of transport vehicles), section 67 (Power to State Government to control road transport), section 113 (Limits of weight and limitations on use), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 84 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?
Section 84 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 84, 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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