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THE MOTOR VEHICLES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2019 (xxxv)

(c) the desirability of preventing the deterioration of the road
system, and
(d) promoting effective competition among the transport service
providers,
may, from time to time, by notification in the Official Gazette issue
directions both to the State Transport Authority and Regional Transport
Authority regarding the passengers’ convenience, economically
competitive fares, prevention of overcrowding and road safety.”;
(ii) in sub-section (2), the following proviso shall be inserted, namely:—
“PROVIDED that the State Government may subject to such
conditions as it may deem fit, and with a view to achieving the objectives
specified in clause (d) of sub-section (1), relax all or any of the provisions
made under this Chapter.”;
(iii) after sub-section (2), the following sub-sections shall be inserted,
namely:—
“(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the State
Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, modify any
permit issued under this Act or make schemes for the transportation of
goods and passengers and issue licences under such scheme for the
promotion of development and efficiency in transportation—
(a) last mile connectivity;
(b) rural transport;
(c) reducing traffic congestion;
(d) improving urban transport;
(e) safety of road users;
(f) better utilisation of transportation assets;
(g) the enhancement of economic vitality of the area, through
competitiveness, productivity and efficiency;
(h) the increase in the accessibility and mobility of people;
(i) the protection and enhancement of the environment;
(j) the promotion of energy conservation;
(k) improvement of the quality of life;
(l) enhance integration and connectivity of the transportation
system, across and between modes of transport; and
(m) such other matters as the Central Government may deem fit.
(4) The scheme framed under sub-section (3), shall specify the fees to be
charged, form of application and grant of a licence including the renewal,
suspension, cancellation or modification of such licence.”.