MVA Section 97: Definition
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 · Chapter 6: SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO STATE TRANSPORT UNDERTAKINGS
¶97. Definition.—In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “road transport service” means a service of motor vehicles carrying passengers or goods or both by road for hire or reward.
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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
- 98. Chapter to override Chapter V and other laws
- 99. Preparation and publication of proposal regarding road transport service of a State transport undertaking
- 100. Objection to the proposal
- 101. Operation of additional services by a State transport undertaking in certain circumstances
- 102. Cancellation or modification of scheme
- 103. Issue of permits to State transport undertakings
- 104. Restriction on grant of permits in respect of a notified area or notified route
- 105. Principles and method of determining compensation and payment thereof
- 106. Disposal of article found in vehicles
- 107. Power of State Government to make rules
- 108. Certain powers of State Government exercisable by the Central Government