Section 8, National Highways Act, 1956 [S1D-8J1]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 4 April 1956.
8. Powers of registering authority.—(1) The registering authority may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder are being complied with, at all reasonable times enter any premises where the use of a transport vehicle is carried on, inspect any driving licence found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The registering authority may seize any driving licence in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been committed. (3) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this section.
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registering authority: Section 2, National Highways Act, 1956 [S1D8CR] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "registering authority" means an authority empowered to register motor vehicles under section 3
registering authority: 10 more definitions.
transport vehicle: Section 2, National Highways Act, 1956 [S1D8CR] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "transport vehicle" means a public service vehicle, a goods carriage, an educational institution bus or a private service vehicle
transport vehicle: 7 more definitions.
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