## Policy Analysis Report: Central Motor Vehicles First Amendment Rules, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Central Motor Vehicles First Amendment Rules, 2021, based on the official notification. This amendment focuses primarily on streamlining the application process for International Driving Permits (IDP) through online portals, specifying required documents, and adding provisions for applicants applying from abroad with expired IDPs. It also adds fields for mobile and email and considerations for previous driving disqualifications in the application form. The key changes aim to modernize and potentially enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the IDP application process and includes a penalty for those who failed to renew their licenses on time while abroad.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Central Motor Vehicles First Amendment Rules, 2021, based solely on the information contained within the provided government policy text. This analysis will focus on the key provisions, changes, and potential impacts of this amendment.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This amendment modifies the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
* The core objectives of the amendment, as inferred from the text, include:
* Modernizing and digitizing the IDP application process.
* Standardizing requirements for IDP applications, particularly those submitted from abroad.
* Collecting additional information from applicants such as mobile and email address and their eligibility in other countries.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This amendment appears to address the need for a more efficient and user-friendly system for obtaining International Driving Permits. The introduction of online applications and the clarification of requirements for applications submitted from abroad suggests an effort to reduce processing times and improve accessibility for Indian nationals residing overseas. The fee structure changes might be intended to address potential administrative costs associated with processing applications from abroad and to disincentivize not renewing on time. The inclusion of questions around disqualifications and current driving bans likely aim to prevent problem drivers who can cause harm while driving abroad.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The amendment introduces the following key changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989:
* **Rule 14 (Application for International Driving Permit):** Sub-rule 2 is replaced, mandating that applications for an IDP be made online through the portal www.parivahan.gov.in using Form 4A. The application must be accompanied by:
* A valid driving license issued by the licensing authority.
* The appropriate fee as specified in rule 32.
* Three recent passport-sized photographs.
* Valid proof of Indian nationality.
* Valid proof of passport.
* *Effect:* This change moves the application process online, presumably making it more convenient for applicants. It also explicitly lists the required documents, clarifying the application requirements.
* **Rule 32 (Fees):** The table is updated, with sl. No. 5 related to IDP fees being modified.
* The fee for issuing an International Driving Permit is One thousand rupees (Rs. 1000).
* An additional fee of Rupees Two thousand (Rs. 2000) shall be levied if the applicant has applied online through an Indian Mission/Post abroad from a foreign nation with an expired IDP.
* *Effect:* This clarifies the fee structure and introduces a late fee for Indian citizens abroad who let their license expire.
* **Form 4A (Application for International Driving Permit):** Changes are made to the application form:
* In the table under "Particulars to be furnished by Applicant," serial number 4 is amended to include fields for:
* Mobile number.
* Email ID.
* Serial number 11 is amended to include the following questions:
* "Have you been disqualified for obtaining a driving license to drive? If so, for what reason."
* "Have you been barred by the current country to drive in that country? If so, for what reason."
* Serial number 15 is substituted with:
* "Present address where I wish to collect my IDP, applicable only in case if applicant is applying from a Foreign Country after expiry of IDP issued during his current stay."
* *Effect:* This ensures an easier way to contact the applicant, ensures that foreign applicants have a way to collect their renewed licenses, and ensures only drivers who are eligible to drive are allowed to obtain IDPs.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Indian citizens seeking to obtain an International Driving Permit.
* Indian citizens residing abroad who need to renew their IDP.
* Licensing authorities responsible for processing IDP applications.
* Indian Missions/Posts abroad that may be involved in processing IDP applications from overseas applicants.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible agency, as indicated by the notification. Licensing authorities under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, will be responsible for implementing the changes.
* **Timelines:** The amendment comes into force on February 15, 2021.
* **Procedures:** The amendment mandates online applications through the www.parivahan.gov.in portal. It also clarifies the documentation required for application. It outlines a fee structure for all licenses as well as late fees.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these changes are:
* A more efficient and streamlined IDP application process, particularly for those applying online.
* Improved accessibility for Indian nationals residing abroad.
* Enhanced data collection through the inclusion of mobile and email addresses in the application form.
* Reduced processing times and costs through online applications and standardized procedures.
* Improved monitoring of foreign drivers, by requiring them to prove they are eligible to drive in their current country and that they haven't previously been disqualified.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Central Motor Vehicles First Amendment Rules, 2021, represents a significant step towards modernizing the process of obtaining International Driving Permits for Indian citizens. The emphasis on online applications, the clarification of requirements, and the standardized fee structure are expected to improve efficiency and accessibility. The modifications to the application form will enable better communication with applicants. These changes will have a positive impact on Indian citizens both within the country and those residing abroad.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989: A set of rules pertaining to motor vehicles, which this notification amends.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Act of Parliament that provides the legal framework for motor vehicles regulations in India.
Central Motor Vehicles First Amendment Rules, 2021: The title of the amended rules being introduced by this notification.
New Delhi: Location of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for the notification and amendment of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
Gazette of India: The official government publication in which the draft rules and subsequent amendments are published.
International Driving Permit: A permit that allows individuals to drive in foreign countries.
Form 4A: The form to be used when applying for an International Driving Permit
www.parivahan.gov.in: The online portal through which applications for International Driving Permits can be made.
Indian Nationals: Individuals holding citizenship of India.
Indian Mission Post: Refers to Indian diplomatic missions located abroad.
Amit Varadan: Jt. Secy. - Joint Secretary
Delhi: Location of Controller of Publications.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (i)
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सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग ग मंत्रालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 7 िनवरी, 2021
सा.का.जन. 15(अ).— केन्द रीय मोटर यान जनयम, 1989 का और संिोधन करन े के जलए प्रारूप जनयम,
मोटर यान अजधजनयम, 1988 (1988 का 59) की धारा 212 की उपधारा (1) के अधीन यथा अपेजित भारत के
रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग 2, खंड 3, उपखंड (i) में भारत सरकार के सड़क पररवहन और रािमागग मंत्रालय की
अजधसूचना संख यांक सा.का.जन. 624(अ), तारीख 7 अक्टूबर, 2020 द्वारा प्रकाजित दकये गये थे, उन व् यजक्त यों
से जिनके उनसे प्रभाजवत होने की संभावना थी, रािपत्र मे प्रकािन की तारीख से तीस ददनों की अवजध के
भीतर, आिेप या सुझाव आमंजत्रत दकए गए थ;े
उक् त रािपत्र की प्रजतयां िनसाधारण को तारीख 7 अक्टूबर, 2020 को उपलब् ध करा दी गई थीं;
और उक् त प्रारूप जनयमों के संबंध में िनसाधारण से प्राप्त दकए गए आिेपों या सझु ावों पर केन्दरीय
सरकार द्वारा जवचार कर जलया गया ह ै ;
अत:, अब, केंरीय सरकार, मोटर यान अजधजनयम, 1988 (1988 का 59) की धारा 9 और धारा 27
द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्त यों का प्रयोग करते हुए, केन र् ीय मोटर यान जनयम, 1989 का और संिोधन करन े के जलए
जनम् नजलजखत जनयम बनाती ह,ै अथागत्:-
127 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
1. (1) सजं िप्त नाम और प्रारंभ - (1) इन जनयमों का संजिप्त नाम केन्दरीय मोटर यान (प्रथम संिोधन)
जनयम, 2021 ह।ै
(2) इन जनयमों में अन्दयथा उपबंजधत के जसवाय, ये 15 फरवरी, 2021 से प्रवृत्त होंग े ।।
2. केंरीय मोटर यान जनयम, 1989 (जिसे इसम ें इसके पश्च ात् उक् त जनयम कहा गया ह)ै के जनयम 14 में,
उप-जनयम (2) के स्ट्थान पर जनम्नजलजखत रखा िाएगा, अथागत्:-
(2) “दकसी अंतरराष्टर ीय चालन अनुज्ञापत्र के जलए www.parivahan.gov.in पोटगल के माध् यम से
प्रारूप 4ए में, ऑनलाइन आवेदन दकया िाएगा और इस के साथ जनम्न जलजखत संलजित होगा-
(क) इन जनयमों के अधीन अनुज्ञापन प्राजधकारी द्वारा िारी वैध चालन अनुज्ञापत्र;
(ख) जनयम 32 म ें यथा जवजनर्ददष्ट ट समुजचत फीस;
(ग) आवेदक के हाल के पासपोटग साइि के तीन फोटो;
(घ) भारतीय राष्ट्रीयता का वधै प्रमाण;
(ड.) पासपोटग का वैध प्रमाण;”।
3. उक्त जनयमों के, जनयम 32 म,ें सारणी म,ें क्रम स.ं 5 के और उसस े संबंजधत प्रजवजष्ट टयों के स्ट्थ ान पर
जनम् नजलजखत अंत:स्ट्थ ाजपत की िाएगं ी, अथागत्:-
“5. अंतरराष्टर ीय चालन एक हिार रु. 14(2)(ख) 9”
अनुज्ञापत्र परजमट िारी भारतीय जमिन/ जवदिे ी पोस्ट्ट के माध्यम स े ऑनलाइन
करने के संबंध म ें दकए गए आवेदन के मामल े में समाप्त आईडीपी रखन े
वाल े जवदिे ी नागररक स े दो हिार रु. अजतररक् त
उदग्र् हीत दकया िाएगा ।
4. उक्त जनयमों के, प्रारूप 4क म,ें आवेदक द्वारा जववरणों के अधीन सारणी में भरा िाएगा,
(क) क्रम सं. 4 में तथा उससे संबंजधत प्रजवजष्ट टयों के स्ट्थ ान पर जनम्न जलजखत अंत:स्ट्थ ाजपत की िाएगं ी, अथागत्:-
“(ग) मोबाइल …………………………….
(घ) ई-मेल आईडी ……………………………..”
(ख) क्रम सं. 11 और उससे संबंजधत प्रजवजष्ट टयों के स्ट्थ ान पर जनम् नजलजखत अंत:स्ट्थ ाजपत की िाएगं ी, अथागत:् -
“(क) क् या आपको गाड़ी चलाने के जलए चालन अनुज्ञापत्र प्राप्त करने हते ु
जनरर्हहत दकया गया ह?ै यदद हां, तो दकस कारण स?े
(ख) क् या वतगमान दिे में आपको गाड़ी चलाने के जलए वर्हित दकया गया ह?ै ”
यदद हां, तो दकस कारण स?े[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
(ग) क्रम सं. 15 के स्ट्थान पर, जनम् नजलजखत को रखा िाएगा:-
“15. वतगमान पता िहा ं मैं आईडीपी प्राप्त करना चाहता ह,ं (आवेदक के वतगमान जनवास के दौरान िारी
आई डी पी के समाजप्त के पश्चात केवल ऐसे आवेदक द्वारा जवदिे से आवेदन करने के मामल े में लाग)ू
……………………………………………………………” ।
[फा. सं. आरटी-11036/55/2020–एमवीएल]
अजमत वरदान, संयुक् त सजचव
रटप्पण : मूल जनयम भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग II, खड 3, उप-खंड (i) में अजधसूचना संखयाकं सा. का.
जन. 590(अ), तारीख 2 िून, 1989 द्वारा प्रकाजित दकए गए थ े और अजधसूचना संखयांक सा. का. जन.
690(अ), तारीख 06.11.2020 द्वारा अंजतम बार संिोजधत दकए गए थे।
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 7th January, 2021
G.S.R. 15(E).— Whereas the draft rules further to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, were
published as required under sub-section (1) of section 212 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988), vide
notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways number G.S.R. 624 (E),
dated the 07th October, 2020 in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, section 3, sub-section (i), inviting
objections or suggestions from any person likely to be affected thereby within the period of thirty days from the date
of publication in the Official Gazette;
Whereas, copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the public on the 07th October, 2020;
And whereas, the objections or 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 9 and section 27 of the Motor Vehicles Act,
1988 (59 of 1988), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Motor
Vehicles Rules, 1989, namely: —
1. (1) Short title and commencement. -These rules may be called the Central Motor Vehicles (First
Amendment) Rules, 2021.
(2) Save as otherwise provided in these rules, they shall come into force with effect from 15th February 2021.
2. In the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (hereinafter referred as said rules), in rule 14, for sub-rule (2),
the following shall be substituted, namely: -
“(2) An application for an International Driving permit shall be made online through the
portal www.parivahan.gov.in in Form 4A and shall be accompanied by —
(a) valid driving licence issued by the licensing authority under these rules;
(b) appropriate fee as specified in rule 32;
(c) three copies of the applicant's recent passport photograph;
(d) valid proof of Indian Nationals;
(e) valid proof of passport; ”.
3. In the said rules, in rule 32, for in the table, for sl. No. 5 and entries relating thereto, the following shall be
inserted, namely: -
“5. In respect of issue of One thousand rupees 14(2)(b) 9”
International Driving Permit
Additional fee of Rupees Two thousand shall be levied4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
in case the applicant has applied online through Indian
Mission/ Post abroad from a foreign nation having
expired IDP.
4. In the said rules, in Form 4A, in the Table under Particulars to be furnished by Applicant,
(a) in serial number 4 and entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted:-
"(c) Mobile …………………………….
(d) Email Id ……………………………..”
(b) for serial number 11 and entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted:-
(a) Have you been disqualified for obtaining a driving license to drive? If so, for
what reason?
(b) Have you been barred by the current country to drive in that country? If so,
for what reason?
(c) for serial number 15, the following shall be substituted: -
“15. Present address where I wish to collect my IDP, (applicable only in case if applicant is applying from a
Foreign Country after expiry of IDP issued during his current
stay)……………………………………………………………”.
[F. No. RT-11036/55/2020-MVL]
AMIT VARADAN, Jt. Secy.
Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section
(i), vide notification number G.S.R. 590(E), dated the 2nd June, 1989 and lastly amended vide notification
number G.S.R 690(E), dated 06.11.2020.
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