Question: In the present Motor Vehicle Act, there are how many Sections?
(a) 223
(b) 212
(c) 219
(d) 192
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- On 3 August 2016 the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016.
- The bill address the issue of road safety and to improve the facilitation of the citizens while dealing with transport departments and proposes hefty penalties for violation of traffic norms including up to Rs 10,000 fine for drunken driving and Rs 2 lakh compensation for hit-and-run cases.
- In the present Motor Vehicle Act, there are 223 Sections out of which the Bill aims to amend 68 sections.
- Whereas Chapters 10 has been deleted and a Chapter 11 is being replaced with new provisions to simplify third party insurance claims and settlement process.
- The important provisions include increase in compensation for Hit & Run cases from Rs. 25000 to Rs. 2 lakhs. It also has provision for payment of compensation upto Rs 10 lakh in road accidents fatalities.
- The Bill also proposes insertion of 28 new sections. The amendments mainly focus on issues relating to improving road safety, citizens’ facilitation while dealing with the Transport Department. Strengthening rural transport, last mile connectivity and public transport, automation and computerization and enabling online services.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=148308
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/good-governance/centre/Motor-Vehicle-Amendment-Bill-to-make-roads-safe/articleshow/53535845.cms?
http://www.financialexpress.com/economy/cabinet-gives-nod-to-new-motor-bill-steep-penalties-proposed-for-violation-of-traffic-norms/337522/