Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
(1) A permit other than a temporary permit issued under section 87 or a special permit issued under sub section (8) of section 88 shall be effective 53[ from the date of issuance or renewal thereof ] for a period of five years. Provided that in computing the number of punishments for the purpose of clause (b), any punishment stayed by the order of an appellate authority shall not be taken into account : Provided further that no application under this sub-section shall be rejected unless an opportunity of being heard is given to the applicant. (5) Where a permit has been renewed under this section after the expiry of the period thereof, such renewal shall have effect from the date of such expiry irrespective of whether or not a temporary permit has been granted under clause (d) of section 87, and where a temporary permit has been granted, the fee paid in respect of such temporary permit shall be refunded. Corresponding Law.- Section 81 corresponds to section 58 of the motor vehicles act, 1939. Objects and Reasons. - Clause 81 lays down the validity of a permit of any kind as 5 years. It also provides for the renewal of the permit for 5 years, the time within which application for renewal of permit should be submitted to the transport authorities and the conditions subject to which the permit may be renewed automatically.