Date: 2014-05-28Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Central Govt. hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, These rules may be called the Central Motor Vehicles (8th Amendment) Rules, 2014.
Executive Summary:
This notification announces the Central Motor Vehicles (8th Amendment) Rules, 2014, which come into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette. The amendment introduces Rule 115D, which permits the retrofitment of hybrid electric system kits to in-use vehicles under specific conditions. It specifies the requirements for vehicle eligibility, emission standards, kit approval, and installer authorization.
Key Points / Main Content:
General:
* These rules are called the Central Motor Vehicles 8th Amendment Rules, 2014.
* The rules come into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette.
Retrofitment of Hybrid Electric System Kit (Rule 115D):
* Permits retrofitment of hybrid electric system kits to in-use vehicles registered in India.
Vehicle Eligibility:
* Must conform to Bharat Stage-II or subsequent emission norms.
* Belong to category M1, M2, or N1 with a Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding 3500 kg.
* Fueled by either gasoline or diesel fuel.
* Not retrofitted earlier.
* Will not be fueled by any other alternate fuel.
Emission Standards:
* Mass emission standards must be the same as those prevalent for corresponding petrol or diesel vehicles for the year of manufacture.
Technical Requirements:
* The vehicle must meet the requirements of AIS 123:2013, as amended, until corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards specifications are notified.
Kit Approval:
* Kit manufacturer/supplier must obtain a type approval certificate from a test agency specified in rule 126.
* The validity of the certificate is three years from the date of issue.
Installer Authorization:
* Installation must be done by an installer authorized by the hybrid electric system kit manufacturer/supplier.
* The installer must adhere to responsibilities and the Code of Practice detailed in AIS 123:2013, as amended, until corresponding BIS specifications are notified.
Impact Analysis:
Vehicle Owners:
* Impact: Those with eligible in-use vehicles can retrofit them with hybrid electric system kits, potentially improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.
* Action Required: Ensure their vehicle meets the eligibility criteria and use authorized installers with type approved kits.
Kit Manufacturers/Suppliers:
* Impact: Opportunity to supply type-approved hybrid electric system kits for retrofitment.
* Action Required: Obtain type approval certificates from specified test agencies and authorize installers.
Installers:
* Impact: Opportunity to install type-approved hybrid electric system kits.
* Action Required: Obtain authorization from kit manufacturers/suppliers and adhere to the responsibilities and Code of Practice detailed in AIS 123:2013.
Test Agencies:
* Impact: Responsible for providing type approval certificates.
* Action Required: Follow rule 126 for the type approval process.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989: A set of rules related to motor vehicles, which is being amended by this notification.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: An act of the Indian Parliament related to motor vehicles, which provides the legal basis for the Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for road transport and highways.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued, New Delhi, Delhi.
Central Motor Vehicles 8th Amendment Rules, 2014: The name given to the amendment of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
Bharat Stage II: Emission norms for vehicles in India.
Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986: An act related to the standardization of goods in India
AIS123 : 2013: Automotive Industry Standard related to retrofitment of hybrid electric system.
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MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th May, 2014
G.S.R. 364(E).—Whereas, the draft rules further to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
were published as required under sub-section (1) of section 52 read with section 110 of the Motor Vehicles
Act, 1988 (No. 59 of 1988),vide notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways number G.S.R. 98(E) dated 19th February, 2014, in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II,
Section 3 Sub-section(i), inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby;
And whereas, copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the public on the 19th
February, 2014;
And whereas, the objections and suggestions received from the public in respect of the said draft rules
have been considered by the Central Government;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 110 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Motor Vehicles
Rules, 1989, namely:-
1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Motor Vehicles (8th Amendment) Rules, 2014.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, after rule 115C, the following rule shall be inserted, namely:-
“115D. Retrofitment of hybrid electric system kit to in-use vehicles.- Retrofitment of hybrid electric
system kit to in-use vehicles registered in India shall be permitted if-
(a) the in-use vehicle intended for retrofitment complies with following conditions, namely:-
(i) it conforms to Bharat Stage-II or subsequent emission norms;
(ii) it belongs to category M1 or category M2 or category N1 with Gross Vehicle Weight
not exceeding 3500 kg.
(iii) it is fuelled by either gasoline or diesel fuel;
(iv) it was not retrofitted earlier;
(v) it will not be fuelled by any other alternate fuel;
(b) mass emission standards for vehicles so retrofitted shall be the same as prevalent for
corresponding petrol or diesel vehicles as applicable for the year of manufacture of the said
vehicle;
(c) the vehicle, after retrofitment, shall meet the requirement of AIS-123 : 2013 as amended from
time to time till such time as corresponding Bureau of Indian Standard specifications are
notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986):4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
Provided that for the purpose of hybrid electric system kit approval, kit manufacturer or
supplier shall obtain the type approval certificate from a test agency specified in rule 126 and
the validity of such certificate shall be three years from the date of its issue;
(d) the installation of type approved hybrid electric system kit shall be done only by an installer
authorised by the hybrid electric system kit manufacturer or supplier, and the installer shall
adhere to the installer’s responsibilities and the Code of Practice detailed in the AIS-123 :
2013, as amended from time to time, till such time as corresponding BIS specifications are
notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986.”
[F.No.RT-11036/60/2013-MVL]
SANJAY BANDOPADHYAYA, Jt.Secy.
Note: The principal rules were notified in the Gazette of India vide G.S.R. 590(E), dated the
2nd June, 1989 and was last amended vide G.S.R.345 (E) dated 19th May, 2014.
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