**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated March 1, 2023, publishes amendments to the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. These amendments, issued by the Home Department, pertain to fees related to certificate of fitness, authorization, and related appeals. The amendments are effective as of February 8, 2023, per G.O. Ms. No. 57.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Omission:**
* Serial number 2 in column (1) of rule 132's table, along with its corresponding entries in columns (2), (3), and (4), is omitted.
* **Fee Amendments:**
* The following serial numbers in column (1) and the corresponding entries in columns (2) and (3) are substituted:
* For grant of permission for certificate of fitness in other region: Rs. 500
* For revocation of CFX Notice: Rs. 500
* For issue of Duplicate Certificate of Fitness: Rs. 250
* For appeal against the order of Registering Authority or Motor Vehicle Inspector: Rs. 500
* For issue of certified copy of documents: Rs. 400
* For the grant of authorization: Rs. 5000
* For the renewal of authorization: Rs. 3000
* For the late application for renewal of a calendar month: Rs. 200
* For appeal against the orders of the Transport Commissioner: Rs. 500
**Impact Analysis**
**Vehicle Owners/Operators**
* **Impact**: The fees related to various motor vehicle services have been amended. This will impact the financial burden on vehicle owners and operators for specific transactions.
* **Action Required**: Vehicle owners/operators need to be aware of the revised fee structure when applying for or dealing with certificate of fitness, authorization, and related appeals.
**Registering Authority and Motor Vehicle Inspector**
* **Impact**: These authorities are impacted by the document as it relates to the fees involved in some of their operations.
* **Action Required**: Ensure implementation of the revised fees for the specified services and adjust their processes accordingly.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules: The primary subject of the amendment notification.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Central Act 59 of 1988, empowering the amendments to the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules.
Section 65 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: The specific section of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 that grants the power to make the amendments.
Home Department: The department responsible for issuing the notification.
Chennai: Location where the document was printed and published.