Section 16, Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 [S2H-81C]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 4 January 1974.
16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The State Transport Authority may, by order in writing, direct any owner of a motor vehicle to take such measures in relation to the use of a motor vehicle 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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motor vehicle: Section 2, Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 [S2H7KM] (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.
owner: Section 2, Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 [S2H7KM] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "owner" means a person in whose name a motor vehicle stands registered, and where such person is a minor, the guardian of such minor
owner: 16 more definitions.
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
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
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