Motor Vehicles Act , 1988
Section 10 – Form and contents of licences to drive ([India Code][1])
🔹 Short Note (Hindi)
Section 10 batata hai ki driving licence ka format, usme kya-kya details hongi aur kaunse vehicle category ke liye valid hoga.
🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)
Section 10 Motor Vehicles Act kehta hai ki driving licence ek specific format mein issue kiya jata hai. Isme applicant ki personal details, licence validity, vehicle categories aur conditions mentioned hoti hain.
Yeh section ensure karta hai ki licence standardized ho aur sabhi authorities easily verify kar saken. Licence physical card ya smart card/digital format (like DigiLocker or mParivahan) mein ho sakta hai.
🔹 Main Conditions
- Standard Format
Licensing authority ek prescribed format follow karti hai – laminated card ya smart card. - Mandatory Details
Licence par yeh information hoti hai:- Full Name
- Address
- Photograph
- Date of Birth/Age
- Blood Group (optional)
- Signature / Thumb Impression
- Licence Number
- Issuing Authority Name & Seal
- Vehicle Classes Mentioned
Licence clearly batata hai ki holder kin vehicle categories ko drive kar sakta hai, jaise:- MCWG (Bike with Gear)
- MCWOG (Bike without Gear)
- LMV (Car/Jeep)
- HMV/Transport Vehicles
- E-vehicles etc.
- Validity Period
- Private licence: 20 years or age 50 (whichever earlier)
- Commercial licence: 3–5 years (as per rules)
- Endorsements & Conditions
- Hazardous goods permission
- International driving permit link
- Renewal entries
🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)
“Section 10 ka matlab hai ki driving licence ek fixed design aur format mein hi banana hai, jisme holder ki identity aur vehicle category mention ho. Licence random paper ya handwritten document nahi ho sakta.”
🔹 Example
Rahul ka licence smart card format mein issue hua. Us par uska naam, photo, address aur vehicle category “LMV & MCWG” mentioned thi. Section 10 ke rules ke hisaab se woh sirf car aur geared bike chala sakta hai.
🔹 Key Legal Points
- Licence fixed format mein hi issue hoga
- Vehicle class clearly mention hona chahiye
- Issuing authority ki seal & signature zaroori
- Validity aur renewal dates printed honi chahiye
- Smart card/digital licence bhi acceptable
🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice
Kabhi bhi apne licence ki category check kiye bina vehicle mat chalayein. Agar aap uss vehicle type ke licensed nahi ho, to accident ya challan dono ka risk badh jata hai. Licence update ya endorsement zarurat par karwaate rahein.
🔹 Summary Table
| Element | Mentioned on Licence | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| Name & Address | Yes | ✔ |
| Vehicle Category | Yes | ✔ |
| Photograph | Yes | ✔ |
| Validity Period | Yes | ✔ |
| Issuing Authority & Seal | Yes | ✔ |
| Digital/Smart Format | Allowed | ✔ |
