Section 6, National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 [S1V-RVR]
As at 6 September 2026. In force from 7 May 1989 by S.O. 2660(E) [N12-4QG].
6. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the use of a motor vehicle shall be made to the State Transport Authority in Form 23, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees. (2) The State Transport Authority may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The State Transport Authority may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
Defined terms in this text (1)
motor vehicle: Section 2, National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 [S1VRQ0] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "motor 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
motor vehicle: 11 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (0)
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Cited by (2)
Section 52, National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 [S1V-T9H], 11 May 1988, Band A. "section 6".
Rule 5, National Highways Authority of India Act Rules, 1990 [S1W-AGH], 24 February 1990, Band A. "section 6 of the Act".
Not held (0)
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Duties published under this section (1)
D11-EX6. Every owner of a motor vehicle: Obtain a licence before undertaking the use of a motor vehicle; apply in Form 23, fee two hundred rupees; Before the activity begins; licence valid three years; Form 23. Published by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (synthetic record).