Section 9, Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 [S2H-7T6]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 4 January 1974.
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The State Transport Authority may, by order in writing, direct any transport operator to take such measures in relation to the carriage of goods by road as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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prescribed: Section 2, Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 [S2H7KM] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
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Made under this section, or naming it (22)
Standing Order No. 4934/2015 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 11th July, 2015 on the aggregation of transport services [C13-C16], 11 July 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4139/2025 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 15th August, 2025 on dealing in motor vehicles [C12-E7A], 15 August 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3404/2024 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 17th February, 2024 on the use of a transport vehicle [C12-8QQ], 17 February 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2745/2008 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 5th June, 2008 on service as a conductor [C12-TW3], 5 June 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 217/2014 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 13th May, 2014 on the manufacture of motor vehicles [C17-3Z3], 13 May 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 8/2007 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 17th February, 2007 on service as a conductor [C14-MZD], 17 February 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4697/2023 of the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 13th March, 2023 on the plying of a contract carriage [C1B-QEH], 13 March 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4209/2017 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 2nd June, 2017 on the testing of motor vehicles for fitness [C1B-715], 2 June 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1581/2020 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 11th September, 2020 on the scrapping of motor vehicles [C1B-G5V], 11 September 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1869/2011 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 13th October, 2011 on the plying of a contract carriage [C18-TJ5], 13 October 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3877/2021 of the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 18th March, 2021 on the carriage of goods by road [C1F-AGP], 18 March 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 653/2018 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 16th October, 2018 on the imparting of instruction in driving [C1F-3A6], 16 October 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3640/2020 of the Energy Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 22nd April, 2020 on the driving of a motor vehicle [C1D-BEV], 22 April 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Energy Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2517/2023 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 13th October, 2023 on dealing in motor vehicles [C1D-PA8], 13 October 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1561/2017 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 19th February, 2017 on the driving of a motor vehicle [C1D-1ZH], 19 February 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1516/2014 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 2nd March, 2014 on the driving of a motor vehicle [C1C-SST], 2 March 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4708/2010 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 2nd January, 2010 on the manufacture of motor vehicles [C1G-AR5], 2 January 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3444/2014 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 2nd October, 2014 on the plying of a contract carriage [C1P-DRC], 2 October 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2643/2009 of the Excise Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 24th May, 2009 on the aggregation of transport services [C1J-50S], 24 May 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Excise Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4283/2026 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 16th June, 2026 on the use of a motor vehicle [C1K-S9W], 16 June 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4193/2022 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 4th July, 2022 on dealing in motor vehicles [C1K-8CR], 4 July 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2727/2012 of the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 10th April, 2012 on the use of a transport vehicle [C1M-9E5], 10 April 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 (Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 1974), the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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