NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. Vs. ANNAPPA IRAPPA NESARIA & ORS.
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Head Note
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Section 2 (16) , (21) , (23)
Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 - Rules 14 and 16 - Heavy Goods Vehicle, Light Motor Vehicle and Medium Goods Vehicle - Words used in the Act earlier "Transport Vehicle" have now been substituted by "Medium Goods Vehicle" and "Heavy Goods Vehicle" - Light Motor Vehicle" at the relevant time covered both "Light Passenger Carriage Vehicle" and "Light Goods Carriage Vehicle" - Hence, a driver who had the license to drive "Light Motor Vehicle" was authorized to drive a "Light Goods Vehicle" as well - Contention of the appellant that the driver of the offending insured vehicle was not authorized to drive the vehicle in question - Rightly negated by the claims Tribunal and the High Court - Appeal dismissed with costs of Rs. 25000/-
Topic(s)-Motor Accident Claim , Heavy Goods Vehicle , Light Motor Vehicle , Medium Goods Vehicle , Light Passenger Carriage Vehicle , Light Goods Carriage Vehicle
Important Decision(s)- A driver who had the license to drive "Light Motor Vehicle" was authorized to drive a "Light Goods Vehicle".