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No permit requirements for E-Carts, E-Rickshaws, says Govt

No permit requirements for E-Carts, E-Rickshaws, says Govt
Representational Image. PM Narendra Modi, in an E-RickshawPhoto: IANS
Written By: ZeeBiz WebTeam
Updated: Wed, Aug 31, 2016
11:31 am
Mumbai, ZeeBiz WebDesk
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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a Gazette Notification on Wednesday serves to free e-rickshaws and e-carts from permit requirements. 

Those vehicles listed as e-carts or e-rickshaws will not require any permits for operating in any state, which proved to be a problem area for these vehicles in different states, a report by PTI stated.

According to the notification, the provisions of the sub-section (1) of section 66 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 will not apply to e-carts and e-rickshaws (as defined in section 2A of the said Act,) that are used for carrying goods or passengers with personal luggage, the Ministry said in a statement.

State Governments can however impose restrictions under appropriate traffic laws on plying of these vehicles in specific areas or specific roads, the Ministry stated.