Section 58 — Special provisions in regard to transport vehicles.

58. Special provisions in regard to transport vehicles.—(1) The Central Government may, having 

regard to the number, nature and size of the tyres attached to the wheels of a transport vehicle, (other than 

a motorcab), and its make and model and other relevant considerations, by notification in the Official 

Gazette, specify, in relation to each make and model of a transport vehicle, the 
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[maximum gross vehicle  

weight] of such vehicle and the maximum safe axle weight of each axle of such vehicle. 

(2) A registering authority, when registering a transport vehicle, other than a motorcab, shall enter in 

the record of registration and shall also enter in the certificate of registration of the vehicle the following 

particulars, namely:— 

(a) the unladen weight of the vehicle; 

                                                           
1. Ins. by Act 54 of 1994, s. 16 (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). 

2. Subs. by s.17, ibid., for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). 

3. Subs. by s. 18, ibid., for “maximum safe laden weight” (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). 



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(b) the number, nature and size of the tyres attached to each wheel; 

(c) the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle and the registered axle weights pertaining to the several 

axles thereof; and 

(d) if the vehicle is used or adapted to be used for the carriage of passengers solely or in addition 

to goods, the number of passengers for whom accommodation is provided, 

and the owner of the vehicle shall have the same particulars exhibited in the prescribed manner on the 

vehicle. 

(3) There shall not be entered in the certificate of registration of any such vehicle any gross vehicle 

weight or a registered axle weight of any of the axles different from that specified in the notification 

under sub-section (1) in relation to the make and model of such vehicle and to the number, nature and size 

of the tyres attached to its wheels: 

Provided that where it appears to the Central Government that heavier weights than those specified in 

the notification under sub-section (1) may be permitted in a particular locality for vehicles of a particular 

type, the Central Government may, by order in the Official Gazette direct that the provisions of this  

sub-section shall apply with such modifications as may be specified in the order. 

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(5) In order that the gross vehicle weight entered in the certificate of registration of a vehicle may be 

revised in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3), the registering authority may require the 

owner of transport vehicle in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed to produce the 

certificate of registration within such time as may be specified by the registering authority.