Section 207 of MVA : Section 207: Power To Detain Vehicles Used Without Certificate Of Registration Permit, Etc

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a police officer on duty notices a truck carrying goods on a highway without displaying a valid permit. The officer suspects that the truck might be operating without the permit required under section 66(1) of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which is necessary for transport vehicles to carry goods commercially. Acting under section 207(1) of the Act, the officer decides to stop the truck for inspection.

Upon questioning the driver, it becomes clear that the truck is indeed being used for commercial purposes but lacks the required permit. The officer then has the authority to either seize the truck or the certificate of registration of the vehicle. Choosing the latter option, the officer seizes the certificate of registration and provides an acknowledgment receipt to the driver.

The owner of the truck, upon learning about the situation, gathers the necessary documents to prove that they have now obtained the required permit. They approach the transport authority to apply for the release of the seized certificate of registration as per section 207(2). After reviewing the documents and verifying the permit, the transport authority decides to release the certificate of registration back to the owner, possibly with certain conditions to prevent future violations.