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MV Act Chapter I: Preliminary

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Sections 1–2B). Each links to its verbatim text.

MV Act1 Short title, extent and commencement
MV Act2 Definitions
MV Act2A E-cart and e-rickshaw
MV Act2B Promotion of innovation

Other chapters of the MV Act

Chapter II: Licensing of Drivers of Motor Vehicles
Chapter III: Licensing of Conductors of Stage Carriages
Chapter IV: Registration of Motor Vehicles
Chapter V: Control of Transport Vehicles
Chapter VI: Special Provisions Relating to State Transport Undertakings
Chapter VII: Construction, Equipment and Maintenance of Motor Vehicles
Chapter VIII: Control of Traffic
Chapter IX: Motor Vehicles Temporarily Leaving or Visiting India
Chapter X: Liability Without Fault in Certain Cases (Omitted)
Chapter XI: Insurance of Motor Vehicles Against Third Party Risks
Chapter XII: Claims Tribunals
Chapter XIII: Offences, Penalties and Procedure
Chapter XIV: Miscellaneous

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