MVA Section 215A: Power of Central Government and State Government to delegate
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 · Chapter 14: MISCELLANEOUS
¶[215A. Power of Central Government and State Government to delegate.—Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,—
(a) the Central Government shall have the power to delegate any power or functions that have been conferred upon it by the Act to any public servant or public authority and authorise such public servant or public authority to discharge any of its powers, functions and duties under this Act;
(b) the State Government shall have the power to delegate any power or functions that have been conferred upon it by the Act to any public servant or public authority and authorise such public servant or public authority to discharge any of its powers, functions and duties under this Act.
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Official reference: India Code, Government of India — edition as on 15 August 2026 — source review: 2 October 2026.Recorded edition / snapshot date: 2026-08-15.Banaka reference transcription, not an official or certified edition. General central text: regional amendment blocks are not consolidated. This edition includes Jan Vishwas 2026 changes effective 15 August 2026. Amendment brackets are retained; footnotes and superscript reference numerals are excluded. Consult the complete government PDF for schedules, amendment notes and authoritative wording. State rules and notifications may differ. Hindi guides are original explanations, not a statutory translation.Read the original schedule and amendment notes
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Other sections in this chapter
- 211. Power to levy fee
- 211A. Use of electronic forms and documents
- 212. Publication, commencement and laying of rules and notifications
- 213. Appointment of motor vehicles officers
- 214. Effect of appeal and revision on orders passed by original authority
- 215. Road Safety Councils and Committees
- 215B. National Road Safety Board
- 215C. Power of Central Government to make rules
- 215D. Power of State Government to make rules
- 216. Power to remove difficulties
- 217. Repeal and savings
- 217A. Renewal of permits, driving licences and registration granted under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939