Motor Vehicles Act , 1988
Section 66 – Permit requirement for transport vehicles ([India Code][1])
🔹 Short Note (Hindi)
Section 66 kehta hai ki koi bhi transport vehicle (jaise taxi, bus, truck, auto, tempo, goods carrier) without valid permit road par operate nahi kar sakta. Permit hona legal requirement hai.
🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)
Section 66 ensure karta hai ki commercial ya transport vehicles only tabhi road par chal sake jab unke paas authorized permit ho, jo RTO ya transport authority issue karti hai.
Permit types include:
- Goods vehicle permit
- Contract carriage permit (taxis, cabs)
- Stage carriage permit (buses)
- Tourist vehicle permit
- Temporary/special permit
Agar vehicle bina permit operate kare, toh woh illegal transport activity maana jata hai aur penalty ya seizure tak ho sakti hai.
🔹 Main Conditions
- Permit Mandatory for Transport Vehicles
- Private vehicles ko permit ki zarurat nahi hoti
- Permit Transport Authority Issue karti hai
- State ya regional RTO ke through
- Specified Route / Region Validity
- Permit ek particular route, area ya purpose ke liye hota hai
- Without Permit = Illegal Operation
- Penalty, seizure aur registration action possible
- Exemptions
- Central/State Government vehicles
- Firefighting, ambulance, or emergency services
🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)
Agar aap commercial ya transport vehicle chala rahe ho bina permit, toh aap law violate kar rahe ho. Permit proof hota hai ki vehicle authorized purpose ke liye chal raha hai.
🔹 Example
Ramesh ek truck owner hai aur goods delivery ke liye vehicle chalata hai. Uska permit expire ho gaya tha, lekin usne renewal nahi karwaya. Highway checking ke dauraan police ne vehicle pakda, challan kiya aur case Section 66 ke under register hua.
🔹 Key Legal Points
- Permit hona registration se alag requirement hai
- Without permit, insurance claim bhi reject ho sakta hai
- Permit conditions violate karne par suspension ho sakta hai
- Unauthorized area mein operation punishable hai
- State-wise rules and fees vary karte hai
🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice
- Permit expiry date dhyan mein rakho
- Overloading, unauthorized route ya unauthorized transport mat karo
- Fake ya borrowed permit use karna serious offence hai
- Legal compliance se business sustainable rehta hai
🔹 Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Applies to | Transport/Commercial Vehicles |
| Permit by | RTO/Transport Authority |
| Validity | Route, area, or use-specific |
| Without permit | Illegal use, fine, seizure |
| Exemptions | Govt. and emergency vehicles |
