Section 6, Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1957 [S2E-Z2Z]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 21 January 1957.

In Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1957 [A11-YCG]. This text from 21 January 1957. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 6, Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1957 [S2E-Z2Z]. Machine: S2E-Z2Z.

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 (2)

motor vehicle: Section 2, Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1957 [S2EYY6] (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.

prescribed: Section 2, Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1957 [S2EYY6] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act

prescribed: 996 more definitions.

Made under this section, or naming it (0)

none

Cited by (2)

Section 16, Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1957 [S2E-ZC3], 21 January 1957, Band A. "section 6".

Section 5, Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1957 [S2E-Z1S], 21 January 1957, Band A. "section 6".

Not held (0)

none

Duties published under this section (1)

D12-DAS. 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 Transport Department, Government of Karnataka (synthetic record).