Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (IV of 1988) Section 10(2)(j) and 173(1) – Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 Rule 2(cab) – Driving licence – Bulldozer – Licence to drive a light motor vehicle if its unladen weight is less than 7,500 kgs – Can drive a bulldozer (construction equipment vehicle) – A person authorised to drive light motor vehicle can drive any type of motor vehicle, unladen weight of which is less than 7,500 kgs. Respondent – insurer did not lead evidence to show that unladen weight of bulldozer was more than 7,500 kgs – Driver/operator of bulldozer had licence to drive light motor vehicle – A person holding driving licence of a category, can drive different types of the motor vehicles of that category – Construction equipment vehicle is treated as non transport vehicle – Held, driver had valid licence to drive bulldozer
(ii) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (IV of 1988) Section 173(1) – Insurer cannot deny liability on technical grounds regarding driver licenses since the Motor Vehicles Act’s compensation provision is a benevolent legislation.