Section 41, National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 [S1V-SYP]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 May 1989 by S.O. 2660(E) [N12-4QG].
41. 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 20, accompanied by a fee of five thousand 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.
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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
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Section 40, National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 [S1V-SXG], 11 May 1988, Band A. "section 41".
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