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94 THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 1989 RULE 80

at any part, and there shall be a space between any letter and any numeral
and between any letter or any numeral and the edge of the plain surface of
not less than 1 centimetre and a space between any two letters and between
any two numerals of not less than 1 centimetre; and
(ii) in the case of a motorcycle or an invalid carriage, the dimensions of the
letters and figures shall not be less than two-thirds of those specified in
clause (i).
(3) The plain surface referred to in sub-rule (2) shall not be inclined from the vertical
by more than thirty degrees. The letters and numerals shall be exhibited as follows:—
(i) in the case of a transport vehicle, the registration mark shall be exhibited in
two separate horizontal lines, the number allotted to the mission or post
and the letters forming the first line followed by the number allotted by the
registering authority in the second line; and
(ii) in all other cases, the registration mark may exhibit the letters and numerals
either in two horizontal lines as aforesaid or in one horizontal line.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1), the registration mark
exhibited at the front of a motorcycle or an invalid carriage may be displayed on a plate
in line with the axis of the vehicle and shall, in such a case, be displayed on both sides
of the plate.
(5) In the case of a trailer,—
(i) the registration mark shall be exhibited on a plate or surface on the left hand
side of the trailer, the dimensions of the letters and figures being not less
than two-thirds of the dimensions specified in sub-rule (2);
(ii) the registration mark of the drawing motor vehicle to be affixed to the rear
of the trailer shall be in conformity with the provisions of these rules relating
to the registration mark affixed to the rear of the motor vehicle.
(6) The registration mark shall also be painted on the right and left side of the body
of a transport vehicle.
78. Assignment of new registration mark on removal of vehicle to another State
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(1) Every application for assignment of new registration mark on removal to
another State under sub-section (1) of section 47 by or on behalf of a diplomatic officer
or consular officer shall be made in triplicate in Form 44 and shall be addressed to the
registering authority through the competent authority accompanied by the relevant
documents and fees referred to in rule 54.
(2) The provisions of sub-rules (2) to (7) of rule 76 shall apply to an application
made under sub-rule (1) as they apply to an application made under sub-rule (1) of rule
76.
79. Suspension and cancellation of registration of vehicle registered under rule 76
If, under the provisions of section 53, section 54 or section 55, the registration of a
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motor vehicle made in accordance with rule 76 is suspended or cancelled, then a copy
of the order of suspension or cancellation shall be sent to the competent authority in
addition to each of the authorities or persons to whom a copy has to be sent under the
said sections.
80. Transfer or disposal of motor vehicle registered under rule 76
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(1) Where a motor vehicle registered in accordance with rule 76 is transferred by
way of sale or otherwise, the transferor shall, within fourteen days, report the fact of the
transfer along with the full name and address of the person to whom the vehicle is