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

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

CHAPTER II: LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Section 9: Grant Of Driving Licence

(1) Any person who is not for the time being disqualified for holding or obtaining a driving licence may apply to any licensing authority in the State:

in which he ordinarily resides or carries on business, or
in which the school or establishment referred to in section 12 from where he is receiving or has received instruction in driving a motor vehicle is situated, for the issue to him of a driving licence.

(2) Every application under sub-section (1) shall be in such form and shall be accompanied by such fee and such documents as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(3) If the applicant passes such test as may be prescribed by the Central Government, he shall be issued the driving licence: Provided that no such test sha

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(1) If you're legally allowed to have a driving license, you can apply for one in the state where:

You live or work, or
The driving school or place where you learned to drive is located.

(2) Your application must be filled out as the government requires, including a fee and necessary documents.

(3) You

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Explanation using examples

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 fil

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

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