Definition
Section 97 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with definition. In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "road transport service" means a service of motor vehicles carrying passengers or goods or both by road for hire or reward. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.
In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "road transport service" means a service of motor vehicles carrying passengers or goods or both by road for hire or reward.
Section 97, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).
Questions about Section 97
What does Section 97 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?
Section 97 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Definition". In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "road transport service" means a service of motor vehicles carrying passengers or goods or both by road for hire or reward.
How do I find court cases under Section 97 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 97, section 97 MV Act, section 97 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 97 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?
Section 97 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 97, 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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- 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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