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SC asks states, UTs to file compliance reports of motor vehicle law
The top court on September 2, 2024 passed directions on the implementation of Section 136A of the Motor Vehicles Act read with Rule 167A of the Motor Vehicles Rules
 "SC asks states, UTs to file compliance reports of motor vehicle law")
Govt proposes stricter seat-belt regulations to boost road safety from 2025
This typically includes seat belts, but it can also encompass other features such as airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and load limiters
 "Govt proposes stricter seat-belt regulations to boost road safety from 2025")
Supreme Court resumes hearing on issue of driving licence for LMV
The legal question has given rise to various disputes over payment of claims by insurance companies in accident cases involving transport vehicles being driven by those having licences to drive LMVs
 "Supreme Court resumes hearing on issue of driving licence for LMV")
Stringent safety norms for construction electric vehicles from October 1
The draft notification, published on August 14, proposes an amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
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Stricter norms: Govt tightens noose around scrapping facility regulations
Industrial zones are classified into red, orange, green, and white categories, determined by a pollution index score derived from factors such as emissions, effluents and hazardous waste generation
 "Stricter norms: Govt tightens noose around scrapping facility regulations")
Centre propose amendment in CMVR rules related to LPG retrofitting
Industry players said that the proposed move is a step in the right direction, providing relief to the industry while also ensuring stricter environmental enforcement
 "Centre propose amendment in CMVR rules related to LPG retrofitting")
Pollution control board's approval must for vehicle scrapping facilities
The Amended Rules also states that a government-owned vehicle or a vehicle seized by law enforcement, will not be eligible for any incentives
 "Pollution control board's approval must for vehicle scrapping facilities")
Delhi govt notifies motor vehicle scheme, surge pricing not dealt with
Gahlot said that as of now the government has not dealt with the issue of "surge pricing" imposed by the app-based cab aggregators but if complaints are received from people, rules will be framed
 "Delhi govt notifies motor vehicle scheme, surge pricing not dealt with")
Delhi pollution: Over 1,300 fined in a day for not having PUC certificates
Plying of old diesel or petrol vehicles and trucks carrying non-essential material in the national capital attracts a fine of Rs 20,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act
 "Delhi pollution: Over 1,300 fined in a day for not having PUC certificates")
To encourage helmet usage, IRF submits proposal to make them GST-free
Section 129 of the Central Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 mandates the wearing of helmets for all two-wheeler riders
 "To encourage helmet usage, IRF submits proposal to make them GST-free")
Motor Vehicles Act: DFS asks pvt insurance companies for compliance drive
The insurance companies were asked to encourage adoption of property/parametric covers to mitigate financial losses due to natural catastrophes
 "Motor Vehicles Act: DFS asks pvt insurance companies for compliance drive")
Tamil Nadu amends state motor vehicles Act, taxes set to increase
Registration of new motor vehicles in Tamil Nadu is all set to cost more as the state Assembly on Wednesday amended the TN Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 increasing taxes
 "Tamil Nadu amends state motor vehicles Act, taxes set to increase")
Five major e-commerce firms delist around 13,118 items from platforms
A total of 13,118 items have been delisted by these companies, Amazon delisted 8,095 alarm clips, Flipkart delisted around 5,000 clips and 21 clips were delisted by Meesho
 "Five major e-commerce firms delist around 13,118 items from platforms")
Wholesale passenger vehicle volume up on UV demand: Siam
However, FADA had warned that retail sales could be hit in the current quarter, with stricter fuel efficiency norms aimed at reducing carbon emissions set to come into effect from April this year
 "Wholesale passenger vehicle volume up on UV demand: Siam")
Registration of electric passenger, motor vehicles doubles this year
Driving growth is Tata Motors, with 25,795 registrations, against 10,200 last year
 "Registration of electric passenger, motor vehicles doubles this year")
24 states, UTs rolls out new Bharat Series for vehicle registration: TDC
To ensure seamless movement of personal vehicles across India, 24 states and UTs have rolled out the new Bharat Series for vehicle registration
 "24 states, UTs rolls out new Bharat Series for vehicle registration: TDC")
Delhi traffic police starts drive to mandate rear seat belts, 17 fined
After Cyrus Mistry's death, road minister Nitin Gadkari told Business Standard that the ministry will soon tighten the noose around the travellers who do not wear a rear seat belt
 "Delhi traffic police starts drive to mandate rear seat belts, 17 fined")
Is wearing a seat belt mandatory while travelling in the rear seat?
Under Rule 138 (3) of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, a person "seated in the front seat or the persons occupying front facing rear seats" is required to wear seat belts
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Vehicle with no FC and permit; insurer still has to pay compensation: HC
The High Court of Karnataka has held that an insurer cannot escape the liability of paying compensation even when the fitness certificate (FC) and permit of a vehicle are not renewed
 "Vehicle with no FC and permit; insurer still has to pay compensation: HC")
Policy vacuum speed breaker may slow down India's booming used car market
The pre-owned car market has got a boost with the entry of startups like Cars24, Olx Autos, Droom and CarTrade. But there's still a policy vacuum here. Let's understand how it can hit the market
 "Policy vacuum speed breaker may slow down India's booming used car market")
