Vehicle recalls set to get a codified route

The Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill has proposed changes to issues around vehicles and road safety

The Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill has proposed significant changes to issues around vehicles and road safety. A three-part series looks at the impact the new rules will have on insurance claims and taxi aggregators, starting with car recalls.

The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2016 is set to streamline the vehicle recall process, with the legislation clearly defining the conditions under which the government can order such a recall and penalise the manufacturer concerned. 

The Bill, which will revamp the laws governing transportation in the country, was passed by the Lok Sabha last week and is now awaiting ratification by the