MV Act · Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Section 40 MV Act

Registration, where to be made

Procedure & effect

Subject to the provisions of section 42, section 43 and section 60, every owner of a motor vehicle shall cause the vehicle to be registered by 1[any registering authority in the State] in whose jurisdiction he has the residence or place of business where the vehicle is normally kept.

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FAQ — Section 40 MV Act

Section 40 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) deals with “Registration, where to be made”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Subject to the provisions of section 42, section 43 and section 60, every owner of a motor vehicle shall cause the vehicle to be registered by 1[any registering authority in the State] in whose jurisdiction he has the residence or place of business where the vehicle is normally kept.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.