Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
The Home (Transport-V) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, through G.O. Ms. No. 25 dated 10 January 2020, amended the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The amendment replaces the table in rule 382-A with specified towing and helper charges for several classes of motor vehicles, including vehicles involved in accidents.
What the notification does
The Home (Transport-V) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued G.O. Ms. No. 25 dated 10 January 2020 to amend the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Published as No. SRO A-5/2020, the amendment substitutes a new table in rule 382-A specifying towing charges and helper charges for listed classes of vehicles.
The Governor of Tamil Nadu made the amendment using powers under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The notification also records that a draft had previously been published as required by that Act.
Charges listed in the replacement table
The replacement table provides the following amounts:
- A motorcycle involved in an accident has a towing charge of Rs. 300 and a helper charge of Rs. 25.
- A light motor vehicle has a towing charge of Rs. 400 and a helper charge of Rs. 50.
- A light motor vehicle involved in an accident has a towing charge of Rs. 800 and a helper charge of Rs. 50.
- A motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or light motor vehicle has a towing charge of Rs. 750 and a helper charge of Rs. 50.
- A motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or light motor vehicle, when involved in an accident, has a towing charge of Rs. 1,000 and a helper charge of Rs. 50.
The published extract begins with serial number 2. It does not show a serial number 1 or provide another vehicle category beyond those listed.
Who is affected
The amendment is relevant to people and professionals dealing with towing and helper charges for the listed vehicle classes. It distinguishes between some vehicles involved in accidents and their corresponding general vehicle categories, with different towing charges.
The notification concerns motor vehicle rules only. It contains no provision about land ownership, property registration, planning permission, land use, or building approval, so it does not directly change the rights or procedures of a Tamil Nadu property buyer or owner.
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Common questions
Does this notification change any Tamil Nadu land or property rule?
No. The notification only amends the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, by replacing a table of towing and helper charges.
What is the towing charge for a light motor vehicle involved in an accident?
The towing charge is Rs. 800, and the helper charge is Rs. 50.
What charges apply to a motorcycle involved in an accident?
The table specifies a towing charge of Rs. 300 and a helper charge of Rs. 25.
Does the notification set higher towing charges for certain accident vehicles?
Yes. A light motor vehicle involved in an accident is listed at Rs. 800 instead of Rs. 400, while other motor vehicles involved in an accident are listed at Rs. 1,000 instead of Rs. 750.
