Motor Vehicles Act , 1988
Section16 – Revocation of licence on grounds of disease/disability ([India Code][1])
🔹 Short Note (Hindi)
Section 16 kehta hai ki agar kisi driver ko aisi bimari ya disability ho jaye jo driving ke liye unsafe ho, toh licensing authority uska driving licence revoke (radd) kar sakti hai.
🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)
Section 16 empowers the licensing authority to cancel or suspend a driving licence if the licence holder suffers from any disease, physical defect, or disability which makes driving dangerous for themselves or public safety.
Agar doctor ki medical report ya official enquiry se yeh prove ho jaye ki person driving ke layak nahi hai, toh licence revoke ho sakta hai.
🔹 Main Conditions
- Medical Grounds
- Blindness, epilepsy, paralysis, serious heart disease, mental disorder, or any condition affecting safe driving.
- Official Medical Examination
- Authority medical test ke liye refer kar sakti hai.
- Safety of Public
- Licence revoke tab hota hai jab driving public ke liye danger create kare.
- Notice to Licence Holder
- Before revoking, person ko notice diya jata hai.
- Right to Appeal
- Driver authority ke decision ke khilaf appeal kar sakta hai.
🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)
Agar kisi driver ki health ya disability ki wajah se wo safe driving nahi kar sakta, toh uska licence legally cancel kiya ja sakta hai, taaki accident aur risk avoid ho.
🔹 Example
Amit ko severe epilepsy diagnose hua. Doctor ne report licensing authority ko di. Authority ne investigation ke baad uska driving licence revoke kar diya kyunki wo road safety ke liye threat tha.
🔹 Key Legal Points
- Licence revoke sirf medical reasons par hota hai.
- Authority ke paas full power hai revoke karne ki.
- Medical certificate kaafi important proof hota hai.
- Driver appeal file kar sakta hai against revocation.
- Public safety is the primary concern.
🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice
Agar aapko health issue ho jo driving ko affect kare, toh self-report karein. Agar licence revoke ho jaye aur aap theek ho chuke ho, toh medical fitness certificate ke saath reapply kar sakte hain.
🔹 Summary Table
| Aspect | Rule |
|---|---|
| Reason for Revocation | Disease/disability |
| Authority | Licensing Authority / RTO |
| Proof Required | Medical report/test |
| Notice Before Action | Yes |
| Right to Appeal | Available |
| Public Safety Focus | Mandatory |
