Bill to allow e-rickshaws on Delhi roads introduced in Lok Sabha
10 years, 1 month ago

Bill to allow e-rickshaws on Delhi roads introduced in Lok Sabha

Firstpost  

A Bill seeking to pave the way for plying of e-rickshaws on Delhi roads was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. New Delhi: A Bill seeking to pave the way for plying of e-rickshaws on Delhi roads was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. E-rickshaws, or battery—operated three-wheeler vehicles, had gone off the roads after the Delhi High Court banned their plying in July last on grounds of safety. An earlier Bill to regularise e-rickshaws was passed by the Lok Sabha in the Winter Session but as it was stuck in the Rajya Sabha, the government issued an Ordinance.

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Swati Maliwal raises concern over unchecked growth of e-rickshaws in Delhi
14 hours, 25 minutes ago

Swati Maliwal raises concern over unchecked growth of e-rickshaws in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal on Wednesday expressed concern over the unchecked growth of e-rickshaws in Delhi and demanded strict regulations for them to ensure urban mobility remains efficient and safe. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour, she said the unregulated surge of e-rickshaws has created severe traffic congestion in the national capital. In her mention, Swati Maliwal …

Will make provisions to regulate e-rickshaws, says Karnataka Transport Minister
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Will make provisions to regulate e-rickshaws, says Karnataka Transport Minister

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Monday said the government will either bring an amendment bill in the next Assembly or make changes in the rules to regulate e-rickshaws. Karnataka minister R Ramalinga Reddy, The minister said he would ensure that provisions are made to issue permits, but no money would be charged for it. Replying to a question raised …

Delhi's E-Rickshaw Crisis: A Call for Regulation and Transparency
5 months ago

Delhi's E-Rickshaw Crisis: A Call for Regulation and Transparency

New Indian Express  

A significant number of e-rickshaws are operating illegally in Delhi, posing a safety and environmental threat. The Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh has raised concerns about the lack of regulation and proper enforcement of existing laws regarding e-rickshaws. The association demands a comprehensive policy for regulating e-rickshaws, including proper registration, a cap on the number of registered vehicles, and stricter enforcement …

Supreme Court Rejects Plea By Bajaj Auto To Raise Cap On Auto Rickshaws In Delhi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Rejects Plea By Bajaj Auto To Raise Cap On Auto Rickshaws In Delhi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today dismissed plea filed by Bajaj Auto seeking a raise in the upper limit on number of auto-rickshaws allowed in Delhi. A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih observed that the cap was imposed for the protection of environment, and a wrong signal would be sent if the court entertains such a plea …

Matheran’s cart pullers denied opportunity to drive electric rickshaws
1 year, 3 months ago

Matheran’s cart pullers denied opportunity to drive electric rickshaws

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A pilot project to allow electric rickshaws or e-rickshaws in Matheran began on Tuesday, with seven such vehicles plying on the roads of the popular hill station. As per the order, the pilot project resumed on Tuesday on a three-km stretch between Dasturi taxi stand and Matheran railway station in the presence of Rahul Ingle, chief officer of the …

Matheran’s cart pullers denied opportunity to drive electric rickshaws
1 year, 3 months ago

Matheran’s cart pullers denied opportunity to drive electric rickshaws

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A pilot project to allow electric rickshaws or e-rickshaws in Matheran began on Tuesday, with seven such vehicles plying on the roads of the popular hill station. In November 2023, the apex court gave permission to continue the pilot project in order to check the feasibility of e-rickshaws, mainly during the monsoon. As per the order, the pilot project …

Madras HC issues notice on plea to restrict issuance of fresh auto rickshaw permits
1 year, 6 months ago

Madras HC issues notice on plea to restrict issuance of fresh auto rickshaw permits

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Union and state government on a Public Interest Litigation which sought direction to the transport commissioner and Madurai collector not to issue any fresh permits for CNG auto rickshaws till the Centre and state come up with a notification limiting the number of such vehicles operating …

Delhi Govt Assures High Court To Minimize Unauthorised E-Rickshaws Plying On Routes Allotted To Gramin Sewa Operators
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Govt Assures High Court To Minimize Unauthorised E-Rickshaws Plying On Routes Allotted To Gramin Sewa Operators

Live Law  

The Delhi Government has told the Delhi High Court that it will continue to take necessary steps to check and minimize plying of unauthorized stage carriages, including e-rickshaws, on the routes allotted to Gramin Sewa operators in the national capital. Taking note of the assurance, Justice Prateek Jalan disposed of two petitions moved by drivers and operators of Rural Transport …

Navi Mumbai: Supreme Court Permits E-Rickshaws in Matheran, Boosting Sustainable Mobility
1 year, 8 months ago

Navi Mumbai: Supreme Court Permits E-Rickshaws in Matheran, Boosting Sustainable Mobility

News 18  

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted permission for the operation of e-rickshaws within the Matheran municipal council area. A bench of three judges, comprising Justices B R Gavai, J B Pardiwala, and Sanjay Kumar, reached a unanimous verdict to permit the plying of e-rickshaws on conventional roads as well. This decision by the Supreme Court marks a …

No Ambiguity In Rules Prescribing Colour Or Description Of Uniform For Drivers Of Auto Rickshaws And Taxis: Delhi High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

No Ambiguity In Rules Prescribing Colour Or Description Of Uniform For Drivers Of Auto Rickshaws And Taxis: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has upheld the validity of the Rules prescribing colour and description of uniform for drivers of auto rickshaws and taxis in the national capital, observing that there is no ambiguity in the same.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad upheld the validity of Rule 7 of the Delhi Motor Vehicle …

Delhi govt approves cab aggregator scheme; mandates panic button, only electric bike taxis permitted I DETAILS
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi govt approves cab aggregator scheme; mandates panic button, only electric bike taxis permitted I DETAILS

India TV News  

New cab aggregator scheme: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday approved the new Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023 wherein it mandated compulsory panic buttons in taxis, integration with emergency response number '112', and phase-wise transition to EVs. "This scheme prioritises the safety of passengers and ensures timely grievance redressal, while also promoting the use of electric vehicles and reducing …

'Heavy fine on violators': Transport department cautions bike taxis against plying on Delhi roads
2 years, 1 month ago

'Heavy fine on violators': Transport department cautions bike taxis against plying on Delhi roads

India TV News  

The Delhi transport department is all set to take action against bike taxi operators in the national capital. Authorities issued a notice cautioning bike taxis against plying on the roads of Delhi. The first offence could lead to a fine of Rs 5,000 while a second offence could incur a Rs 10,000 fine and imprisonment of up to a year, …

[Unauthorized E-Rickshaws] Carrying Out Surprise Checks To Prevent Plying Without Fitness Certificate: Delhi Govt Informs High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

[Unauthorized E-Rickshaws] Carrying Out Surprise Checks To Prevent Plying Without Fitness Certificate: Delhi Govt Informs High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Government has informed the Delhi High Court that the registration of e-Rickshaws and procurement of Fitness Certificate as well as checking of violation of the said conditions is a regular ongoing process. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad was also informed that regular checks are being conducted at various places …

Continue Vigilance, Issue Challans To E-Rickshaws & E-Carts Without Fitness Certificates: Delhi High Court Directs State
2 years, 10 months ago

Continue Vigilance, Issue Challans To E-Rickshaws & E-Carts Without Fitness Certificates: Delhi High Court Directs State

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to continue with the vigilance and issue challans to e-rikshaws and e-carts which do not have fitness certificates to ply on the roads. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla was dealing with a public interest litigation stating that there are about 22,000 unauthorized autos …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Mandatory Insurance Cover For Electric Bikes
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Mandatory Insurance Cover For Electric Bikes

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation, seeking directions to make insurance cover compulsory for all electric vehicles, more particularly two wheelers and three wheelers, before they are delivered to the owner-purchaser and brought on road.A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla has issued notices to both Central. The …

"You're Not Doing Your Job, Left To Whims Of Traffic Police That Will Demand Its Cut": High Court To Delhi Govt Over Unauthorized E-Rickshaws
2 years, 11 months ago

"You're Not Doing Your Job, Left To Whims Of Traffic Police That Will Demand Its Cut": High Court To Delhi Govt Over Unauthorized E-Rickshaws

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today expressed its displeasure over Delhi government's inaction to prevent plying of unauthorized e-rickshaws and autos in the national capital.Despite the government admitting that more than 80,000 e-rickshaws, whose fitness certificates have expired, continue to ply on Delhi toads, the Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla noted. The Delhi High …

Thousands of E-Auto Rickshaws to Ply on Delhi Roads in Next 2 Months: Gahlot
3 years, 1 month ago

Thousands of E-Auto Rickshaws to Ply on Delhi Roads in Next 2 Months: Gahlot

News 18  

Hundreds of e-buses and thousands of e-auto rickshaws will be running on the roads of the national capital in the next two months, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said last week. Last week, the department held a computerised draw of lots for nearly 20,000 applicants to select 2,855 men and 743 women for issuing e-auto rickshaw permits. In October last …

Some Common Misconceptions Regarding Traffic Rules In India
3 years, 1 month ago

Some Common Misconceptions Regarding Traffic Rules In India

Live Law  

The Motor Vehicles Act is a legislation of the Parliament of India which lays down rules vis-a-vis all aspects of road transport vehicles and traffic laws. Owing to prolixity of the Motor Vehicles Act common masses usually can't read the Act in entirety and this it has resulted into some myths and misconceptions about the traffic rules. In the paragraphs …

Calcutta HC Raps State For Non-Compliance Of Order Prohibiting Plying Of Unregistered E-Rickshaws
3 years, 2 months ago

Calcutta HC Raps State For Non-Compliance Of Order Prohibiting Plying Of Unregistered E-Rickshaws

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday expressed displeasure at the conduct of the State government for not complying with the Court's earlier order directing the State to ensure a ban on plying of unregistered E-rickshaws in the State. The Court vide order dated August 17, 2018 had disposed of a Public Interest Litigation petition after directing the State government to …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Unauthorized E-Rickshaws/ Autos Plying In National Capital
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Unauthorized E-Rickshaws/ Autos Plying In National Capital

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today issued notice on a PIL filed by an auto-rickshaw driver, concerned by the number of illegal autos and e-rickshaws plying on the roads of national capital, leading to traffic jams and increased pollution.The Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh has fixed the case for hearing on February 4, 2022.The petition …

Delhi Govt Policy To Issue Permits Solely To E-Auto Rickshaws Not Arbitrary : Supreme Court Rejects Bajaj's Plea
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Govt Policy To Issue Permits Solely To E-Auto Rickshaws Not Arbitrary : Supreme Court Rejects Bajaj's Plea

Live Law  

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court dismissed the application filed by Bajaj Auto Limited seeking declaration that the On hearing the parties and perusing their affidavits, a bench comprising Justices L. Nageshwar Rao, B.R. Mr. Patil submitted that the Court had set a cap of one lakh permits with respect to vehicles plying on the roads of Delhi. Out of these …

SC Dismisses Bajaj Auto’s Plea Against AAP Govt’s E-Auto Permits
3 years, 3 months ago

SC Dismisses Bajaj Auto’s Plea Against AAP Govt’s E-Auto Permits

News 18  

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by Bajaj Auto against AAP government’s decision to issue 4,261 new permits only to e-autos, saying Delhi residents are badly affected by air pollution, a part of which is contributed by vehicles. Amendment to Motor Vehicles Act cannot be read to mean that addition of e-autos on the road can be done over …

Delhi Transport Department Opens Registrations For Over 4,000 E-Rickshaws in City
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Transport Department Opens Registrations For Over 4,000 E-Rickshaws in City

News 18  

Delhi will become the first city in the country to have the highest number of electric autos running on its roads as registrations for 4,261 such vehicles have been opened up by the Delhi Transport Department on Monday. To support self-employment and wide ownership of e-autos, a Purchase Incentive of Rs 30,000/- per vehicle shall be provided to the registered …

Amitabh Kant Writes: Luna to E-Scooters, India Set to Lead Shift to Zero-emission Modes of Commute
3 years, 9 months ago

Amitabh Kant Writes: Luna to E-Scooters, India Set to Lead Shift to Zero-emission Modes of Commute

News 18  

Chetak, Spectra, Bullet, Yezdi, Luna, Rajdoot—these names have been an integral part of Indian households for decades. The recent announcement by Ola to inaugurate the world’s largest e-scooter manufacturing facility in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu aptly resonates with India’s sentiment towards two-wheelers over the years. Two-wheelers and three-wheelers are going to be the torchbearers of early-stage electric vehicle adoption …

Delhi's inventive answer to the electric car
5 years ago

Delhi's inventive answer to the electric car

BBC  

Delhi's inventive answer to the electric car Getty Images Delhi has chronic air pollution problems - but a new kind of rickshaw could be part of the answer The rise of the electric three-wheeler could help to reduce India’s emissions and improve air quality, but how can this niche vehicle compete on Delhi’s busy streets? Currently, however, the bulk of …

Unable to understand opposition to new motor law, says Gadkari
5 years, 6 months ago

Unable to understand opposition to new motor law, says Gadkari

India TV News  

Unable to understand opposition to new motor law, says Gadkari The minister's comments came against the backdrop of the strike by transporters, taxis and auto-rickshaws in the national capital on Thursday against the new law that provides for heavy penalties for traffic rule violations. Expressing his inability to understand the protest against the amended motor vehicle law, Union transport minister …

Motor Vehicles Act: Tamil Nadu may need to shift gears
5 years, 6 months ago

Motor Vehicles Act: Tamil Nadu may need to shift gears

Deccan Chronicle  

Stiffer penalties are yet to be imposed on erring motorists in Tamil Nadu as the state government is yet to notify the rules to implement the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019. With the President giving his nod, minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said 63 clauses of amended Motor Vehicles Act, which include hefty penalties for traffic violation, would …

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha: Steep hike in penalties for errant drivers, taxi aggregators to fall under ambit of proposed law
5 years, 8 months ago

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha: Steep hike in penalties for errant drivers, taxi aggregators to fall under ambit of proposed law

Firstpost  

The amendment bill will bring a lot of changes in how Indian roads and vehicular transportation are governed and will ensure more discipline on roads by tightening rules and increasing penalties. It bill proposes cashless treatment for victims in the first hour of a fatal accident; higher penalties for drunk driving and imprisonment and/or penalty for non-compliance with production standards …

Rajya Sabha passes bill to overhaul transport sector. Check penalty for driving without licence, helmet
5 years, 8 months ago

Rajya Sabha passes bill to overhaul transport sector. Check penalty for driving without licence, helmet

India TV News  

Rajya Sabha passes bill to overhaul transport sector. Two years after its introduction in the Parliament, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, to amend the 30-year old motor vehicle law to improve road safety, raise penalties for traffic violations, curb RTO corruption and other measures to transform the transport sector. Under the amendments, the minimum …

Motor Vehicles Bill gives govt power to regulate Uber, Ola
5 years, 8 months ago

Motor Vehicles Bill gives govt power to regulate Uber, Ola

Live Mint  

The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, cleared by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday gives power to the Centre to regulate app-based taxi hailing services to make customer’s cab ride experience smooth and hassle free. In a first, the government has recognized and defined aggregators as digital intermediaries or marketplaces which can be used by passengers to connect with a driver for …

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha, traffic violators will have to pay hefty fines now
5 years, 8 months ago

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha, traffic violators will have to pay hefty fines now

India Today  

The Upper House of the Parliament on Wednesday passed the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, that seeks to improve road safety, enhance manifold the penalty for traffic violations, facilitate citizens in their dealings with transport departments and boot out corruption. Introducing the Bill in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that every year there are …

Rajya Sabha passes Motor Vehicles (Amendments) Bill; stricter penalties aim to curb traffic rules violations
5 years, 8 months ago

Rajya Sabha passes Motor Vehicles (Amendments) Bill; stricter penalties aim to curb traffic rules violations

Firstpost  

The Upper House passed the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019 with 108 votes in favour and 13 against it, with three amendments moved by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to tighten road traffic regulations such as issuance of driving licence and imposed stricter penalties for violations in an attempt …

Rajya Sabha approves bill for changes in Motor Vehicle law
5 years, 8 months ago

Rajya Sabha approves bill for changes in Motor Vehicle law

India TV News  

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the motor vehicle bill, which seeks to weed out corruption, improve road safety and usher in use of technology to regulate traffic, with certain amendments. The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019 was passed in Rajya Sabha with 108 votes in favour and 13 against. The Congress alleged that the Centre has "hoodwinked" Rajya Sabha on …

Rajya Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill With Two Amendments By Union Minister
5 years, 8 months ago

Rajya Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill With Two Amendments By Union Minister

Live Law  

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Motor Vehicles Bill 2019 with two amendments introduced by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. Accepting the suggestions made by AIADMK in the upper house, Union Minister Gadkari introduced amendments in the Bill to change the word "consult" in the proposed Section 88A to "concurrence". Power of Central Government …

Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2019, penalty for traffic violations increased
5 years, 8 months ago

Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2019, penalty for traffic violations increased

India TV News  

A Bill aimed at weeding out corruption, improving road safety and promote the use of more technology to regulate traffic was passed on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha with by voice vote. Speaking on The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, which was moved in the House for passage on Monday, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said "the Bill …

Lok Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill [Read Bill]
5 years, 8 months ago

Lok Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill [Read Bill]

Live Law  

After a day long discussion, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Motor Vehicles Bill 2019 to amend the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. Newly proposed Section 2 Act defines "Community Service" as unpaid work which a person is required to perform as a punishment for an offence committed under this Act. Liability of contractor/concessionaire in case of …

Govt approves Motor Vehicle Bill; hefty penalties for violation of traffic norms proposed
5 years, 9 months ago

Govt approves Motor Vehicle Bill; hefty penalties for violation of traffic norms proposed

Firstpost  

The Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi has approved the Motor Vehicle Bill. It provides steep penalties for violation of various traffic norms New Delhi: The government Monday approved the Motor Vehicle Bill that proposes hefty penalties for violation of traffic norms including up to Rs 10,000 fine for not providing way to emergency vehicles and Rs 10,000 for driving despite …

Government may introduce Motor Bill in upcoming Par session: Nitin Gadkari
5 years, 9 months ago

Government may introduce Motor Bill in upcoming Par session: Nitin Gadkari

India TV News  

The government will try to introduce the Motor Vehicles Bill in the forthcoming session of Parliament, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. "The cabinet note is ready for the Motor Bill and once it is approved we will try to introduce it in the upcoming session of Parliament," Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said. Gadkari, who took …

Nation-wide strike by public transport organizations against Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill
6 years, 7 months ago

Nation-wide strike by public transport organizations against Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Public transportation across India is likely to be affected on Tuesday following a one day nation-wide strike against the Centre’s Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill. The Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill has provisions which opens up the public transport sector for the private players and also control and regulate permits and taxation. The transport sector workers fear if the private …

No permission for e-rickshaws in Andhra Pradesh
7 years, 8 months ago

No permission for e-rickshaws in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The state government has not yet given permission to move the e-rickshaws on the roads. As per the Motor Vehicle Act, without registration, e-rickshaws, carrying passengers or goods, can’t move on the roads. These e-rickshaws shall ply on the roads of villages, towns, cities and all roads, except on the roads where their plying is prohibited by the respective …

E-rickshaw: Govt to expedite subsidy pay, simplify registration
7 years, 8 months ago

E-rickshaw: Govt to expedite subsidy pay, simplify registration

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Delhi government is seeking to simplify the registration process for e-rickshaws and expedite the payment of subsidies to promote the eco-friendly three-wheelers used by commuters for short distances. A three-member committee of transport department officials was recently set up for the purpose and prepared a report suggesting ways to simplify the registration process and ensure timely disbursal …

Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicle Act: Will Delhi's killer roads now spare innocent lives?
7 years, 11 months ago

Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicle Act: Will Delhi's killer roads now spare innocent lives?

Firstpost  

Seat belt use rates for front seat car passengers increased from a nominal 12 percent in 2001 to over 70 percent as soon as the mandatory belt use law was enforced. Delhi Traffic Police data shows that five people die in road accidents every day. Among other things, his father’s foundation is teaching Lucknow’s youth the value of the phrase …

Lok Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016 [Read Bill]
7 years, 11 months ago

Lok Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016 [Read Bill]

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha, on Monday, passed the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2016. It was passed by a voice note, and several amendments moved by the opposition were reportedly rejected.The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 9, 2016, aiming to amend the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and address issues around third party insurance, regulation of taxi aggregators, and road …

Lok Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016 [Read Bill]
7 years, 11 months ago

Lok Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016 [Read Bill]

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha, on Monday, passed the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2016. It was passed by a voice note, and several amendments moved by the opposition were reportedly rejected.The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 9, 2016, aiming to amend the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and address issues around third party insurance, regulation of taxi aggregators, and road …

Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill: Hefty penalties, protection to good Samaritans among new provisions
7 years, 11 months ago

Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill: Hefty penalties, protection to good Samaritans among new provisions

Firstpost  

A draft legislation to amend the Motor Vehicles Act to impose stiffer penalties for traffic rules violations and to protect the good Samaritans from legal harassment was passed by the Lok Sabha by voice vote on Monday New Delhi: A draft legislation to amend the Motor Vehicles Act to impose stiffer penalties for traffic rules violations and to protect the …

Delhi HC Issues Directions To Regulate E-Rickshaws [Read Judgment]
8 years, 2 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Directions To Regulate E-Rickshaws [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court, speaking through Justice Manmohan, has directed the authorities to strictly enforce the law for registration of e-rickshaws plying on roads in the national capital.The petitioner, BSES, had sought a direction to the respondents to take steps, make arrangements and effect measures for expeditious creation/setting up of arrangements and necessary infrastructure for charging. The Delhi High Court, …

Delhi HC Issues Directions To Regulate E-Rickshaws [Read Judgment]
8 years, 2 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Directions To Regulate E-Rickshaws [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court, speaking through Justice Manmohan, has directed the authorities to strictly enforce the law for registration of e-rickshaws plying on roads in the national capital.The petitioner, BSES, had sought a direction to the respondents to take steps, make arrangements and effect measures for expeditious creation/setting up of arrangements and necessary infrastructure for charging. The Delhi High Court, …

Delhi govt moves SC for modification of order on Taxis
8 years, 10 months ago

Delhi govt moves SC for modification of order on Taxis

Live Law  

The Delhi government today moved the Supreme Court seeking more time to implement its Saturday order to remove from the roads 30,000 taxis which are running on diesel of petrol and not on CNG as mandated by the court.The Kejriwal government agreed that it is ready for removal of these taxis on phase by phase basis and will soon submit …

Bill to allow e-rickshaw opns in Delhi introduced in LS | IndiaTV News
10 years, 1 month ago

Bill to allow e-rickshaw opns in Delhi introduced in LS | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: A Bill seeking to pave the way for plying of e-rickshaws on Delhi roads was introduced in the Lok Sabha today. E-rickshaws, or battery-operated three-wheeler vehicles, had gone off the roads after the Delhi High Court banned their plying in July last on grounds of safety. An earlier Bill to regularise e-rickshaws was passed by the Lok Sabha …

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