MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT IN HARYANA

Constitution and Extent of Application in Haryana[Section 213]


According to Section 213 The rules in this Chapter shall apply to all the officers appointed under section 213 who shall be under the control of the Transport Commissioner (hereinafter referred to as the officers of the Motor Vehicle Department).


Classification of Officers [Section 213]


In Haryana officers specified in rule 224 shall be classified as Class I, Class II, and Class III officers as enumerated in rule 226.


Powers of Officers of Motor Vehicles Department for Challans in Respect of Certain Offences [Section 213]


The following officers of the Motor Vehicle Department included in each case under rule 225, shall exercise the powers of Challan under section 213 of the Act, for the offences for which penalty fine is provided under section mentioned against each.

class I
Transport Commissioner 177,178,179,180,181,182,183(1),183(2),184,186,189,191,192,194,196,198.
Additional Transport Commissioner 177,178,179,180,181,182,183(1),183(2),184,186,189,191,192,194,196,198.
Additional Joint State Transport Controller 177,178,179,180,181,182,183(1),183(2),184,186,189,191,192,194,196,198.
Secretary, Regional Transport Authority 177,178,179,180,181,182,183(1), 183(2),184,186,189,191,192,194,196,198.
Flying Squad Officer 177, 178, 183(1), 183(2), 184, 192, 196.
Deputy Transport Controller (Traffic) 177, 178, 183(1), 183(2), 184, 192, 196.
General Manager, Haryana Roadways 177, 178, 192, 196
class 2
Traffic Manager 177, 178, 192, 196
class 3
Station Supervisor, Haryana Roadways/ Chief Inspector, Haryana Roadways 178, 192, 196
Inspector and Sub-Inspector of Haryana Roadways 178
Transport Sub-Inspector 183(1), 183(2), 184, 192, 194, 196

226A. Authorization of Certain Persons for Impounding Documents [Section 206(1)(2)]


The following officers shall exercise the powers for the purposes of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 206 of the Act, namely:


  1. 1. Transport Commissioner
  2. 2. Additional Transport Commissioner
  3. 3. Additional/Joint State Transport Controller
  4. 4. Secretary, Regional Transport Authority
  5. 5. Flying Squad Officers
  6. 6. Deputy Transport Controller (Traffic)
  7. 7. General Manager, Haryana Roadways
  8. 8. Traffic Manager, Haryana Roadways
  9. 9. Station Supervisor/Chief Inspector, Haryana Roadways
  10. 10. Transport Sub-Inspector

Provided that the said Officers shall impound the documents under the offences for which they have been powered under rule 226.


226B. Authorization of Certain Persons for Retention of Vehicles [Section 207(1)]


The following officers shall exercise the powers under sub-section (1) of section 207 of the Act, namely:


  1. 1. Transport Commissioner
  2. 2. Additional Transport Commissioner
  3. 3. Additional/Joint State Transport Controller
  4. 4. Secretary, Regional Transport Authority
  5. 5. Flying Squad Officers
  6. 6. Deputy Transport Controller (Traffic)
  7. 7. General Manager, Haryana Roadways
  8. 8. Traffic Manager, Haryana Roadways
  9. 9. Station Supervisor/Chief Inspector, Haryana Roadways
  10. 10. Transport Sub-Inspector

Provided that the detaining officer shall direct the in-charge of the vehicle to take/cause to take the said vehicle to the nearest Police Station, workshop of Haryana Roadways, or any other place which is considered to be safe for the temporary custody of the vehicle.


226C. Authorization of Certain Officers for Realizing Vehicle [Section 207(2)]


The following officers shall exercise the powers for the purpose of sub-section (2) of section 207 of the Act, namely:


  1. 1. Transport Commissioner
  2. 2. Additional Transport Commissioner
  3. 3. Additional/Joint State Transport Controller
  4. 4. Secretary, Regional Transport Authority
  5. 5. Flying Squad Officer
  6. 6. Deputy Transport Controller (Traffic)
  7. 7. General Manager, Haryana Roadways

Note: In case of General Manager, Haryana Roadways, the powers shall be exercisable in respect of all vehicles except stage carriage buses.


227. Duties, Powers, and Functions of the Officers of the Motor Vehicle Department in Haryana[Section 213]


(1) All officers of the Motor Vehicle Department shall be responsible to administer and enforce the provisions of the Act, rules, regulations, or notifications made or issued thereunder and carry out such duties as have been assigned to them under these rules or such other duties as may be assigned to them.


(2) The officers of the Motor Vehicle Department shall be responsible for the regulation of the proper control of traffic and transport within their respective charge and inspection of stands, collecting, forwarding, and/or distributing agents, drivers, training schools, authorized testing stations with a view to ensure provisions of amenities for the public in general.


(3) Traffic control in districts shall continue to be performed by the district police and the checking by the officers of the Motor Vehicle Department shall in no way interfere with the normal working of the police in the matter of traffic control.


228. Identity Card in Haryana[Section 213]


Every officer of the Motor Vehicles Department shall carry with him an identity card giving a brief description of his name, designation, date of birth, and special mark of identification with a passport photograph duly attested by the Transport Commissioner, Additional Transport Commissioner, Haryana, or Joint Transport Controller.


229. Uniform [Section 213]


(1) The uniform for officers of the Motor Vehicle Department will be so designed that it does not get mistaken or confused with the uniform used by the regular police force.

(2) Every officer of Class III of the Motor Vehicles Department, while on duty, shall wear the uniform and insignia specified as under:


For Summer:


For Winter:


Insignia for Pea Cap and Belt and Shoulder Stars:


For Class IV (Peons while on enforcement duty) For Summer:


For Winter:


(3) The uniform shall not be worn by the officer of the Motor Vehicle Department at fancy dress balls, in dramatic performances, or other entertainment and it shall not be lent for use to any other person.

(4) No officer, other than Class I and Class II of the Motor Vehicles Department, shall cause a vehicle to stop, keep it stationary, enter, travel, inspect, or carry out any duty imposed by or under the Act or these rules unless he is wearing the uniform and insignia and is carrying the identity card.



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