Section 9 of MVA : Section 9: Grant Of Driving Licence

Explanation using Example

Imagine Sarah, who lives in Mumbai and wants to get her first driving licence. She has been learning to drive at a local driving school and feels ready to apply for her licence. According to Section 9 of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, she can apply for a driving licence in her state of residence, which is Maharashtra.

She fills out the prescribed application form, pays the required fee, and submits the necessary documents, such as age and address proof, as mentioned in subsection (2).

Since Sarah is applying for a new licence, she must pass the driving test as mandated by the Central Government. She schedules her test and successfully passes it. As she doesn't fall under the exceptions provided in subsection (3), such as holding an expired licence or a foreign licence, taking the test is mandatory.

As Sarah is applying for a non-transport vehicle licence, she...

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