Motor Vehicles Act , 1988
Section 2A – e-cart and e-rickshaw ([India Code][1])
🔹 Short Note (Hindi)
Section 2A me e-rickshaw aur e-cart ki legal definition di gayi hai. Yeh battery se chalne wale chhote vehicles hain jinke liye Act ne special recognition diya hai.
🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)
Section 2A Motor Vehicles Act me e-rickshaw aur e-cart ko officially define karta hai. Pehle yeh vehicles legal category me clear nahi the, isliye 2015 amendment ke baad Section 2A add kiya gaya.
E-Cart
- Battery operated goods carrying vehicle
- Maximum speed: 25 km/h tak
- Non-polluting aur low-powered
- Small load transport ke liye use hota hai
E-Rickshaw
- Battery se chalne wala passenger vehicle
- 3-wheeler structure
- Maximum capacity: 4 passengers + driver
- Speed: up to 25 km/h
- Registration aur permit lagta hai
In vehicles ko pollution-free transportation promote karne ke liye law ne separate identity di.
🔹Main Conditions
- Vehicle battery-operated hona chahiye
- Speed limit : 25 km/h se zyada nahi
- Passenger limit ya goods limit follow hona chahiye
- Registration compulsory hai
- Driver ko license lena hota hai (as per rules)
🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)
“Section 2A batata hai ki kaun sa vehicle e-cart ya e-rickshaw category me aata hai, taaki us par proper registration, permit aur licensing rules apply ho sake.”
🔹Example
Agar koi 3-wheeler battery rickshaw 4 passengers ke saath chal raha hai aur speed 25 km/h se kam hai, to wo Section 2A ke under e-rickshaw maana jayega.
🔹 Key Legal Points
- Special category for low-speed electric vehicles
- Pollution-free transport ke promotion ke liye banaya gaya
- Registration, insurance aur road safety rules lagenge
- State governments permit aur guidelines issue kar sakti hain
🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice
Agar aap e-rickshaw chalate ho ya kharidna chahte ho, to ensure karein ki vehicle properly registered ho aur driver ke paas valid license aur permit ho. Illegal use par challan ya seizure ho sakta hai.
🔹 Summary Table
| Category | Battery Vehicle Type | Use | Max Speed | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Rickshaw | Passenger | People transport | 25 km/h | 4 + Driver |
| E-Cart | Goods | Load carrying | 25 km/h | As per rules |
