Section 243: Compulsory electric lighting

Q: What does Section 243 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) deal with?

Section 243 TCMVR pertains to "Compulsory electric lighting". It is part of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 243 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs compulsory electric lighting. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 243 TCMVR still in force?

Yes, Section 243 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 243 TCMVR?

धारा 243 TCMVR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 243 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Section 243 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs compulsory electric lighting. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 243 TCMVR?

Dhara 243 TCMVR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 243 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 243 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs compulsory electric lighting. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 243 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989?

Cite as: "Section 243, The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, § 243 (India).

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The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

Chapter VIICO — nstruction, Equipment and Maintenance of Motor Vehicles

Section 243

Compulsory electric lighting

- No light other than an electric light shall be fitted to any public service vehicle :

[Provided that an additional light shall be affixed on the hood top of the taxi for being used as signed in the event of hijacking or snatching of the taxi by any miscreant.] [Proviso added vide Notification No. 4755-WT/3M-60/93 dated 28.5.1993.]