Section 157: Validation of replacement order in respect of counter-signature on permit

Q: What does Section 157 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) deal with?

Section 157 TCMVR pertains to "Validation of replacement order in respect of counter-signature on permit". It is part of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 157 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs validation of replacement order in respect of counter-signature on permit. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 157 TCMVR still in force?

Yes, Section 157 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 157 TCMVR?

धारा 157 TCMVR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 157 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Section 157 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs validation of replacement order in respect of counter-signature on permit. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 157 TCMVR?

Dhara 157 TCMVR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 157 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 157 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs validation of replacement order in respect of counter-signature on permit. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 157 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989?

Cite as: "Section 157, The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, § 157 (India).

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(1)

The Transport Authority granting permission for the replacement of a vehicle under rules 153 and 156 shall, unless the Transport Authority by which the permit was countersigned has by general or special resolution otherwise directed, endorse on the correction made to Parts A and B of permit the words "Valid also for..." inserting the name of the Transport Authority concerned and shall intimate the fact and the particulars of the replacement to such Authority.

(2)

Unless the permit has been endorsed as provided in sub-rule (1) or unless the permit has been approved by endorsement by the countersigning authority, the counter-signature on a permit shall not be valid in respect of any new vehicle.