Section 19, MV Act [S10-362]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 1 April 2021 by Act 32 of 2019 [A10-29D].
19. Power of licensing authority to disqualify from holding a driving licence or revoke such licence.—(1) If a licensing authority is satisfied, after giving the holder of a driving licence an opportunity of being heard, that he—
(a) is a habitual criminal or a habitual drunkard; or
(b) is a habitual addict to any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance within the meaning of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (61 of 1985); or
(c) is using or has used a motor vehicle in the commission of a cognizable offence; or
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it may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, make an order—
(i) disqualifying that person for a specified period for holding or obtaining any driving licence to drive all or any classes or descriptions of vehicles specified in the licence; or
(ii) revoke any such licence.
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Defined terms in this text (5)
drug: Section 2, Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 [S159N1] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "drug" includes all medicines for internal or external use of human beings or animals and all substances intended to be used for or in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of any disease or disorder in human beings or animals
drug: Section 2, Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 [S193WH] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "drug" includes all medicines for internal or external use of human beings or animals and all substances intended to be used for or in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of any disease or disorder in human beings or animals
drug: Section 2, Pharmacy Act, 1948 [S19FD3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "drug" includes all medicines for internal or external use of human beings or animals and all substances intended to be used for or in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of any disease or disorder in human beings or animals
drug: 17 more definitions.
motor vehicle: Section 2(28), MV Act: "motor vehicle" or "vehicle" means any mechanically propelled vehicle adapted for use upon roads whether the power of propulsion is transmitted thereto from an external or internal source and includes a chassis to which a body has not been attached and a trailer; but does not include a vehicle running upon fixed rails or a vehicle of a special type adapted for use only in a factory or in any other enclosed premises or a vehicle having less than four wheels fitted with engine capacity of not exceeding twenty-five cubic centimetres;
motor vehicle: 11 more definitions.
offence: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "offence" shall mean any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force
offence: 27 more definitions.
person: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "person" shall include any company or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not
person: 1 more definition.
vehicle: Section 2(42), Customs Act, 1962: "vehicle" means conveyance of any kind used on land and includes a railway vehicle;
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