Cabinet approves changes to Motor Vehicle Bill

The Bill, which the government is claiming to be the biggest reform in the road transport sector, will be introduced in Parliament.

New Delhi, March 31: The Union cabinet on Friday approved changes in the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016.

The cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Bill, which the government is claiming to be the biggest reform in the road transport sector, will be introduced in Parliament.

Contractors/those with ownership of roads will be held responsible for accidents on damaged roads-N Gadkari on Motor Vehicles(Amendment)Bill pic.twitter.com/JgoC19F8wi

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This will end corruption. Transport license which was valid for 3yrs extended in bill to 5yrs: N Gadkari on Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill pic.twitter.com/rfmrwARfyL

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