Section 24: Qualifications, uniform, conduct, etc. of drivers of meterless taxis engaged for carrying tourists

Q: What does Section 24 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) deal with?

Section 24 TCMVR pertains to "Qualifications, uniform, conduct, etc. of drivers of meterless taxis engaged for carrying tourists". It is part of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 24 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs qualifications, uniform, conduct, etc. of drivers of meterless taxis engaged for carrying tourists. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 24 TCMVR still in force?

Yes, Section 24 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 24 TCMVR?

धारा 24 TCMVR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 24 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Section 24 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs qualifications, uniform, conduct, etc. of drivers of meterless taxis engaged for carrying tourists. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 24 TCMVR?

Dhara 24 TCMVR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 24 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 24 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs qualifications, uniform, conduct, etc. of drivers of meterless taxis engaged for carrying tourists. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 24 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989?

Cite as: "Section 24, The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, 1989, § 24 (India).

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(1)

The minimum educational qualification of drivers of meterless taxis engaged for carrying tourists shall be a pass in the School Final Examination of the Board of Secondary Education, West Bengal, or its equivalent :

Provided that relaxation in regard to this minimum educational qualification may be allowed by the State Transport Authority or a Regional Transport Authority in exceptional cases where a driver is qualified in other respects.

(2)

A driver of a meterless taxi engaged for carrying tourists shall -

(3)

In every meterless taxi engaged for carrying tourists there shall be maintained a Log Book in such form as the State Transport Authority may, from time to time, specify in this behalf.

(4)

In the case of a complaint made by a tourist of rudeness, misbehaviour, cheating or any other dishonesty against any driver of a meterless taxi engaged for carrying tourists, the matter shall be enquired into by the licensing authority or the Regional Transport Authority, and the driver, if found guilty on enquiry, may be disqualified for appointment as a driver, of tourist cars by the licensing authority on the report of the Regional Transport Authority or otherwise :

Provided that no such order disqualification shall be passed in respect of any driver unless he has been given an opportunity of being heard.