Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 - CHAPTER III - REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Rule 78, Rule 79 and Rule 80

CHAPTER III

REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Rule  78, Rule 79 and Rule 80

78. Assignment of new registration mark on removal of a vehicle to another State,-(1) Every application for assignment of  new registration mark on removal to another State under sub-section (1) of section 47 by or on behalf of a diplomatic officer or consular officer shall be made in triplicate in From 44 and shall be addressed to the registering authority through the competent  authority accompanied by the relevant documents and fees referred  to in Rule 54.

(2) The provisions of sub-rules (2) to (7) of Rule 76 shall apply to and application made under sub-rule (1) as they apply to sub-rule (1) of Rule 76.

79. Suspension and cancellation of registration of vehicle registered under Rule 76,- If, under the provisions of Section 53, Section 54, or Section 55 the registration of a motor vehicle made in accordance with Rule 76 is suspended or cancelled, then a copy of the order of suspension of cancellation shall be sent to the Competent Authority in addition to each of the authorities or persons to whom a copy has to be sent under the said section.

80. Transfer of disposal of a motor vehicle registered under Rule 76,- (1) Where a motor vehicle registered in accordance with Rule 76, transferred by way of sale or otherwise, the transferor shall, within fourteen days, report  the fact of the  transfer along with full name and address of the person to whom the vehicle is transferred to the registering authority within whose jurisdiction the transfer is affected and shall simultaneously send copies of the said report to –

                (a) the transferee;

                (b) the competent authority;

                © the Collector of Customs of the port of importation, to the Collector of Central Excise and Customs nearest to the headquarters of the transferred; and

(a)    the original registering authority in whose records the registration of the vehicle is recorded,

if the transfer is effected in the jurisdiction of another registering authority;

and shall also surrender the  number plate in respect of the vehicle to the registering authority  in whose records the registration of the vehicle is recorded, when the transfer is to a person other than a diplomatic officer or a consular officer.

(2) Where the transferee is a diplomatic officer or a consular officer, an application by him or on his behalf shall be made to the registering authority for registration of the vehicle in accordance with the provisions of Rule76.

Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 - CHAPTER III - REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Rule 77

CHAPTER III

REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Rule  76 A and Rule 76 B

77. Exhibition of registration mark,- (1)  The registration mark assigned to under sub-rule (5) to (7) of Rule 76 shall be clearly exhibited in reflecting color both at the front and rear of the vehicle on plain surface of a plate or part of the vehicle and the size of which shall be 41 centimeters by 14 centimeters.

(i)                  with deep blue background, the  registration mark and the number plate in white in the case of motor vehicles referred to in sub-rule (6) of Rule 76;

(ii)                with yellow background, the registration mark and the number being in white in case of motor vehicle referred to in rule 76 B.

(2) The registration mark shall be in English letters and Arabic numerals and –

(i)                  save in the case of a motor cycle or an invalid carriage the letters shall be not less thatn 6 centimeters high and 2 centimeters thick at any part, and there shall be a space between any letter and any numeral and the edge of the plain surface not less than 1 centimeter, and

(ii)                in the case of a motor cycle or an invalid carriage the dimensions of the letters and figures shall not be less than two-thirds of those specified in clause (i).

(3) The plain surface referred to in  sub-rule (2) shall not be inclined from the vertical by more than 30 degrees. The letters and numerals shall be exhibited as follows:-

(i)                  in the case of a transport vehicle, the registration mark shall be exhibited in two separate horizontal lines, the number allotted to the mission or post and the letters allotted by the registering authority in the second line; and

(ii)                in all other cases, the registration mark may exhibit the letters and numerals either in tow horizontal lines as aforesaid or in one horizontal line.

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1), the registration mark exhibited at the front of a motor cycle or an invalid carriage may be displayed in a plate in line with the axis of the vehicle and shall, in  such  a case, be displayed on both sides of the plate.

(5) In the case of a trailer,-

                (i) the registration mark shall be exhibited on a plate or surface on the left side of the trailer, the dimensions of the letters and figures being not less than two-thirds of the dimensions  specified in sub-rule (2);

            (ii) the registration mark of the drawing vehicle to be affixed to the rear of the trailer shall be in conformity with the provisions of these rules relating to the registration  mark affixed to the rear of the motor vehicle.

(6) The registration mark shall also be painted on the right and left side of the body of a transport vehicle.

Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 - CHAPTER III - REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Rule 76 A and Rule 76 B

CHAPTER III

REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Rule  76 A and Rule 76 B

Special provisions for registration of vehicles of 
Diplomatic Officers etc.

76A. Application of rules 76 to 80 to organizations notified under the United Nations ( Privileges and Immunities Act, 1947,- The provisions of Rules 76 and 77 to 80 shall apply to the motor vehicles of diplomatic officers of the organizations notified under the United Nations ( Privileges and Immunities ) Act,1947 (46 of 1947) as they apply to a diplomatic officer or consular officer  with the modifications that in Rule 76,-

(a)    in sub-rule (6), for the letters, “CD” the letters “UN”shall be substituted; and

(b)   in sub-rule (7), for the letters “CC” the letters “UN” shall be substituted.

76 B. Registration of vehicles of home-based non-diplomatic official of diplomatic missions or consular posts,- (1) A motor vehicle belonging to a non-diplomatic official of a consular post outside Delhi shall be assigned a  registration mark consisting of  the letters “CD” preceded by the number allotted to the mission or post by the Ministry  of External Affairs of the Government of India followed by a number allotted to the vehicle by the registering authority.

(2) A motor vehicle belonging to a home-based non-diplomatic official of  a consular post outside Delhi shall be assigned a registration mark comprising of the letters “CCP”preceded by the number of the post allotted to it by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India and followed by the number allotted to the vehicle by registering authority.

Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 - CHAPTER III - REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Rule 76

CHAPTER III

REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Rule  76

Special provisions for registration of vehicles of 
Diplomatic Officers etc.

76. Registration of vehicles of diplomatic or consular officers,-(1) Every application for registration of a motor vehicle under sub-section (1) of section 42 by or on behalf of any diplomatic officer or consular officer shall be made in triplicate by the head of the mission or consular officer in Form 42 and  be addressed to the registering authority through the Competent Authority accompanied by the relevant documents and fees referred to in Rule 47.

(2) The competent authority shall forward one copy of application to the registering authority concerned together with a statement certifying the status of the person applying for registration and shall return one copy of the application to the applicant. The third copy of the application may be retained by the competent authority for record.

(3) The registering authority shall, on receipt of the application duly endorsed under sub-rule (2), register the vehicle, subject to the provisions of section 44.

(4) The registering authority shall, issue to the owner of the motor vehicle registered by it  under sub-rule(3), a certificate of registration in Form 33  and shall enter in  a register to be kept by it,  particulars of such vehicle.

(5) The registering authority shall assign to the motor vehicle for display thereon in the manner specified in Rule 77, the registration mark in accordance with sub-rule (6) or sub-rule (7), as the case may be.

(6) A motor vehicle belonging to a diplomatic mission in Delhi or to any of its diplomatic officer shall be assigned a registration mark consisting of the letters “CD” preceded by the number allotted to the mission by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India and followed by a number allotted to the vehicle by the registering authority in the following manner, namely,-

                (i) an official vehicle meant for the use of the head of a mission shall be allotted the number “I”,

                (ii) personal vehicles of the head of the mission shall be allotted the number “I”,  followed by consecutively, in alphabetical order, by  a letter beginning with the letter “A”

                (iii) official vehicles, other than those referred to in clause (i), shall be allotted consecutive letters beginning with the number “2”.

                (iv) vehicles belonging to other officers of the mission shall be allotted numbers in consecutive order after the last number allotted under clause (iii).

                (v) vehicles acquired by a  mission or by its diplomatic officer other than  heads of missions, shall be allotted numbers in consecutive order after the last number allotted under clause (iv) irrespective of whether such vehicle is for official or personal use of the mission or any of its officres,

                (vi) a number allotted to a vehicle under any of  the clauses (i) to (v), which is lying unutilized due to sale or export of  such vehicle  or cancellation of its number may be allotted to  another vehicle under the same clause in respect of which an application has been made under sub-rule(1)

Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 - CHAPTER III - REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Rule 74 and Rule 75

CHAPTER III

REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Rule 75 and Rule 76

Registration of Vehicles belonging to the Central Government

 used for Defense purposes

74. Assignment of registration marks belonging to the Central Government used for defense purposes,-

The authority referred to in sub-section (1) shall assign registration marks to the vehicles belonging to Central Government and used for defense purposes in the following manner, namele

               

                A group of figures followed by  a single capital letter, a broad arrow, not more than six figures and a capital letter or a group of letters. The registration mark shall be in English letters and Arabic numerals.

State Register of Motor Vehicles

75. State Register of Motor Vehicles,- (1) Each State Government shall maintain a State Register of motor vehicles in respect of  motor vehicles registered in the State in From 41.

 (2) Each State Government shall, if so ordered by the Central Government send to the Director (Transport Research), Ministry of Surface Transport, New Delhi, a printed copy of the register referred to in sub-rule (1).

Special Provisions to Registration of Motor Vehicles of Diplomatic Officers, etc

76. Registration of vehicles of diplomatic or consular officers,-(1) Every application for registration of a motor vehicle under sub-section (1) of section 42 by or on behalf of any diplomatic officer or consular officer shall be made in triplicate by the head of the mission or consular officer in Form 42 and  be addressed to the registering authority through the Competent Authority accompanied by the relevant documents and fees referred to in Rule 47.

Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 - CHAPTER III - LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Rule 69

CHAPTER III

REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Rules 66, Rule 69

69. Power of registering authority to suspend or cancel the letter of authority or forfeit security deposit,- (1) If the registering authority is satisfied after giving notice to the holder of a letter or authority  an opportunity of being heard, that he has-

                (a) failed to maintain the equipment, machinery and apparatus referred to in sub-clause (e) of sub-rule (3) in good condition; or

                (b) failed to  comply  with other requirements laid down in sub-rule (3) of Rule 63; or

                © failed to observe correct standards of testing before granting or renewing  certificate of fitness as noticed at the time of test-checking referred to in Rule 67 or the frequency  of accidents involving transport vehicles covered by certificate of fitness granted or renewed by the authorized testing station attribute to any mechanical defect of the vehicle, it may –

(a)    Suspend the letter of authority for a specified period; or

(ii)  cancel the letter of authority; or

(iii) order forfeiture of the security  deposit furnished by the authorized testing station.

 (2) Where the letter of authority  is suspended or cancelled under sub-rule (1), the holder of the letter of authority shall, within thirty days of the receipt of the order of forfeiture, remit to the registering authority an amount ordered to be forfeited so that the requirement of sub-rule (2) of Rule 63 in relation to deposit of the security is complied with.

70. Appeal,- Any person aggrieved by an  order of the registering authority under sub-rule (5) or sub-rule (1) of Rule 63 or sub-rule (1) of Rule 68, may, within 30 days of the receipt of the order, appeal to the Head of the Motor Vehicles Department of the State Government established under section 213.

71. Procedure for appeal,- (1) An appeal under Rule 70 shall be preferred in duplicate in the form of a memorandum, setting forth the grounds of objections to the order of the registering authority and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81 and  a certified copy of such order.

(2) The appellate authority may,  after giving an opportunity to the parties to be heard and after such enquiry as it may deem necessary, pass an appropriate orders.

72. Voluntary surrender of letter of authority,- (1) The holder of a letter of authority may, at any time, surrender the letter of authority issued to him, to  the registering authority which has granted the  letter of authority and on such surrender, the  registering authority shall cancel the  letter of authority forthwith.

73. Tax clearance certificate to be submitted to the testing station,- No authorized testing station shall accept an application for grant or renewal of a certificate of fitness, unless the same is accompanied by a tax clearance certificate in such form as my be specified  by the State Government, from the Regional Transport Officer, or Motor Vehicle Inspector having jurisdiction in the area to the effect that the vehicle is not in arrears of motor vehicle tax or any compounding fee referred  to in sub-section (5) and (6) of section 86.

Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 - CHAPTER III - LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Rule 66, Rule 67 and Rule 68

CHAPTER III

REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Rules 66, Rule 67 and Rule 68

66. Issue of duplicate letter of authority,- (1) If at any time the letter of authority  granted or renewed under sub-rule (5) of Rule 63 is lost or destroyed, the holder of the letter of authority shall report to the police station in the jurisdiction of the loss or destruction has occurred and intimate the fact in writing to the registering authority which granted or renewed the letter of authority and shall apply for a duplicate.

                (2) On receipt of an application along with the appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81, the registering authority may issue a duplicate letter of authority clearly marked ‘Duplicate’.

                (3) If after the issue of duplicate letter of authority, the  original is traced, the same shall be surrendered forthwith to the registering authority by which it was issued.                

67. Supervision of authorized testing stations,- The registering authority or any officer of the Motor Vehicles Department of the State Government duly authorized in this behalf by the registering authority may, at any time, conduct test checks at the premises of the authorizes testing station with  a view to ensure that the vehicles are properly tested by the authorized testing station.

68. Power of registering authority of Regional Transport Authority to call for information,- The authorized testing station shall submit to the registering authority or the Regional  Transport Authority having jurisdiction in the area, such information or returns as may be called for by such authority from time to time.

Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 - CHAPTER III - LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Rule 64 and Rule 65

CHAPTER III

REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Rules 64 and Rule 65
Authorized testing station

64. Duraration of letter of authority,- A letter of authority granted or renewed shall be effective for a period of five years from the date of grant or renewal.

65. General conditions to be observed by the holder of letter of authority,- The holder of authority shall

                (a) maintain a register with a separate page for each vehicle containing the registration number of the vehicle for the certificate of fitness is granted or  renewed, the make and model of the vehicle, the engine number and chassis number, the name and address of the owner of the vehicle, particulars of permit of any such vehicle, period of validity of certificate of fitness granted or renewed and the signature of the owner of vehicle or his authorized representative;

                (b) forward the particulars of transport vehicles for which certificate of fitness have been granted or renewed and the period of validity of such certificate, within two days of grant or renewal of the certificate of fitness, to the authority which has granted the permit where the transport vehicle is not covered by a permit, to the transport authority in whose jurisdiction  the vehicle is kept;

                (c) issue to every transport vehicle satisfying  the requirements of section 56,  a certificate of fitness in accordance with the provisions of Rule 62;

                (d) not shift the place of business mentioned in the letter of authority without the prior approval in writing of the registering authority which granted the letter of authority;

                (e) keep the premises of the testing station and records and registers  maintained by it and all the machinery, equipment and apparatus in the premises at reasonable time open for inspection by the registering authority  or any person of the Moto Vehicles Department of the State Government established under section 213 authorized in this behalf by the registering authority;

                (f) display at a prominent place in its main office the following:-

                                (i)  letter of authority in original issued by the registering authority;

                                (ii) the name and address of the person authorized to issue or renew the certificate

                                     of fitness;

                                (iii) the qualification of the persons referred to in clause (a) of sub-rule (3) of

                                        section 63;

                (g) not charge a fee for inspection of a vehicle for the purpose of issue or renewal of the

 appropriate certificate of fitness in excess of the fee specified in Rule 81;

                (h) surrender to the Regional Transport Authority having jurisdiction over the area, the register  referred to in clause (a ) as soon as the entries in all the pages are completed and in any case not later than two days after such completion.

                  

Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 - CHAPTER III - LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Rule 63 - Authorized testing station

CHAPTER III

REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Rules 63
Authorized testing station

63. Regulation and control of authorized testing station,- (1) No operator of an authorized testing station shall issue or renew a certificate of fitness to a transport vehicle under section 56 without a letter of authority in Form 39 granted by the registering authority.

(2) An application for grant or renewal of letter of authority under sub-rule (1) shall be made in Form 40 to the registering authority having jurisdiction in the area in which the service station or garage is situated and shall be accompanied by,-

(a)    the appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81;

(b)   a security deposit of rupees one lakh in such manner as may be specified by the State Government.

Explanation:- For the purpose of this Rule and Rules 64 to 72,the registering authority means an officer not below the rank of the Regional Transport Officer of the Motor Vehicles Department established under section 213.

(3) A registering authority shall, when considering an application for the grant or renewal of a letter of authority, have regard to the following matters, namely,-

                (a) the applicant or at least one of the  members of the staff employed for inspection of transport vehicles for the purpose of issue or renewal of certificate of fitness possesses the following minimum qualifications:-

                                (i) a three year diploma in automobile engineering or mechanical engineering or an equivalent qualification;

                                (ii) experience of minimum service of five years in an automobile workshop undertaking  repairs of heavy goods vehicles, heavy passenger motor vehicles, medium motor vehicles, and light motor vehicles;

                                                (iii) a driving license to drive motor cycles, heavy passenger motor vehicles and heavy good vehicles with minimum driving experience of not less than five years

                                                (iv) through knowledge of Act and rules made thereunder, especially the Chapters relating to registration of motor vehicles and construction, equipment andmaintenance of motor vehicles;

(a)    the premises where the authorized testing station is to be housed is either owned by the applicant or is taken on lease by him or hired in his name and it has minimum one acre of land for administrative section, reception room and sanitary block and space for erection of testing equipments and other apparatuses.

(b)   Inspection lanes are provided adjacent to the building in the same compound or at other places approved by the registering authority;

(c)    testing equipments and apparatus are installed in such a manner that vehicles may pass through with ease and speed;

(d)   the applicant maintains in good condition, the equipment and apparatus for undertaking test pertaining to exhaust gas, engine tuning, engine analysis, smoke emission, brake system, head-lights, wheel alignments, compressors, speedometers and other like components.

(e)   the financial resources of the applicant are sufficient to provide for continued maintenance.

(f)     The applicant maintains an up-to-date copy of the Act, these Rules and  the concerned State Motor Vehicle Rules.

(4) The registering authority shall also, when considering an application under this rule, take into consideration the fact that after setting up of the authorized testing station will improve the availability of testing facilities in the area both in relation to the number of vehicles and proximity to such facilities.

(5) The registering authority may, on receipt of an application under Sub-rule (2) and after satisfying himself that the applicant has complied with the requirements of sub-rules (3) and (4), grant or renew the letter of authority in Form 39.

                Provided that no application for a letter of authority shall be refused by the registering authority unless the applicant is given an opportunity of being heard and reasons for such refusal are given writing by the registering authority.

                  

Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 - CHAPTER III - LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Rule 62 -Certificate of fitness

CHAPTER III

REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Rules 62
Certificate of fitness

59. Change in residence,- An application for recording change in the residence in the certificate of registration of a motor vehicle shall be made by the owner of the  vehicle in form 33 accompanied by the certificate of registration and proof of address in the manner specified in Rule 4 and the appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81.

60. Endorsement of hire purchase agreement etc,- An application for making an entry of hire-purchase, lease or hypothecation agreement in the certificate of registration of a motor vehicle required under sub-section (2) of section 51 shall be made in form 34 duly signed by the registered owner of the vehicle and the financier shall be accompanied by the certificate of registration and the appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81.

61. Termination of hire purchase agreement,-  (1) An application for making an entry of termination of agreement of hire-purchase, lease or hypothecation referred to sub-section (3) of section  51 shall be made in Form 35 duly signed by  the registered owner of the vehicle and the financier,  and shall be accompanied by the registration certificate and the appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81.

(2) The application for the issue of a fresh certificate of registration  under sub-section (5) of section 51 shall be made in Form 36 and shall accompanied by the fee as specified in Rule 81.

(3) Where the registered owner has refused to deliver the certificate of registration to the financier or has absconded then the registering authority shall issue a notice to the registered owner of the vehicle in Form 27.

Certificate of fitness

62. Validity of certificate of fitness,- A certificate of fitness in respect of a transport vehicle granted under section 56 shall be in form 36 and such certificate when granted shall be valid for the period as indicated below:

(a) new transport vehicle                                                             - two years

(b) renewal of certificate of fitness in

Respect of vehicles mentioned in (a) above                       - one year

© renewal of certificate  of fitness in respect of

vehicles covered under Rule 82 of these rules                    - three years

(d) fresh registration of imported vehicles                           - same period as in the case of vehicles

                                                                                                         manufactured in India having regard to

                                                                                                         regard to the date of manufacture.

Provided that renewal of certificate of fitness shall be made only after the inspecting officer or authorized testing stations as referred to  in sub-section (1) of section 56 or the Act has carried out the tests specified in the Table given below, namely,-

TABLE

Item	Check Fitment	Check make/type/ rating etc as per original equipment specifications	Check Conditions	Check functioning	Test	Remarks
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Spark plug/Suppresser cap/High Tension Cable	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Head Lamp Beams	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Check	Beam focus as per Annexure VII
Other Lights	No	yes	Yes	Yes	No	Also ensure that unauthorized lights are not fitted
Reflectors	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Ensure color of reflectors and reflective tapes are as per Rule 104
Bulbs	yesA	Yes	Yes	No	No	Ensure that head light bulbs wattage especially halogen is not higher than those indicated in IS 1601-1993 and also ensure that halogen bulbs with P45t caps are not used in all vehicles
Rear View Mirror	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Safety Glass	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Laminated windscreen glass is used for vehicles manufactured from April 1996 onward
Horn	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	--
Silencer	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Ensure no leakage
Dash board equipment	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	---
Wind Shield Wiper	Yes	NO	YES	YES	NO	--
Exhaust Emission	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	Pollution under control certificate
Braking System	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	As per rule 96 (8)
Speedometer	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	As per rule 117
Steering gear	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Check free play	Check free play as per Rule 98 for vehicles with steering wheel

Explanation:- “Inspecting Officer” means an officer appointed by the State Government under section 213 of the Act.

(2) The fee for grant or renewal of a certificate of fitness shall be specified in Rule 81.