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RULE 112 THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 1989 147
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[PROVIDED ALSO that, on and after 1st day of October, 2019, the filament lamp
(bulb) fitted in headlamp of three wheelers shall be as per AIS-134:2016, as amended
from time to time, till the corresponding Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications
are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).]
111. Prohibition of spot lights, etc.
No spot-light or search-light shall be carried on the front of any vehicle except in
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exceptional circumstances with the prior approval of the registering authority.
Smoke, Vapour, Spark, Ashes, Grit and Oil
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[112. Alterations to motor vehicle
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(1) Any alteration or retrofitment to a motor vehicle under sub-section (1) of section
52 of the Act including but not limited to change in fuel, conversion of propulsion
system, replacement of engine, replacement of chassis or modification in body structure,
shall be in compliance with the conditions, standards and specifications notified by the
Central Government, and shall be carried out by either,—
(i) original equipment manufacturer; or
(ii) dealer of the vehicle manufacturer; or
(iii) workshop authorised by the State Government; or
(iv) service station authorised by the State Government:
PROVIDED that for alterations to chassis, any alteration involving replacement of
chassis may be permitted provided the new chassis is supplied by the same
manufacturer, is of the same type and the conversion of chassis meant for one type of
motor vehicle shall not be permitted for another type of motor vehicle.
(2) Any alteration or retrofitment of safety equipment or any other equipment
pursuant to any direction issued by the Central Government under sub-section (1A) of
section 52 of the Act shall be in compliance with the standards and specifications notified
by the Central Government under the appropriate rule, and shall be carried out by
either,—
(i) original equipment manufacturer; or
(ii) dealer of the vehicle manufacturer; or
(iii) workshop authorised by the State Government; or
(iv) service station authorised by the State Government.
(3) The compliance of any alteration or retrofitment to a motor vehicle made under
sub-rule (1), shall be tested and validated by testing agencies notified under Rule 126 or
self-certified by either the original equipment manufacturer or dealer of the vehicle
manufacturer or workshop authorised by the State Government or service station
authorised by the State Government, making the alteration under sub-rule (1), which
shall issue a certificate of compliance in Form 22F, either electronically on the Portal or
in physical form to the owner.
(4) The compliance of any alteration or retrofitment of safety equipment or other
any other equipment made under sub-rule (2), shall be type approved by testing
agencies notified under rule 126 in accordance with the relevant rule and the compliance
of such alteration or retrofitment shall be self-certified by either the original equipment
manufacturer or dealer of the vehicle manufacturer or workshop authorised by the State

1 Inserted vide GSR 1225(E), dt. 20-12-2018, w.e.f. 20-12-2018.
2 Substituted vide GSR 240(E), dt. 31-3-2021, w.e.f. 1-4-2021.