The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has
notified on August 24, 2020 that the validity of all motor vehicle
documents such as fitness, permits, licenses, registration papers,
etc., under the provisions of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 along with
Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 have been further extended by the
Ministry until December 31, 20201.
The Central Government vide its previous orders dated March 30,
20203 and June 09, 2020 respectively extended the
validity of motor vehicle documents till September 30, 2020. This
is the third extension that the Ministry has passed in the last 6
months, due to the coronavirus crisis. However, examining the
current situation, the Ministry believes that a third extension for
the same is required for the easement of citizens and their
vehicles.
