Question

    Under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, when

    can a driving licence be renewed, and from when will it be effective?
    A A driving licence can be renewed one year before or within one year after its expiry, and it will be effective from the date of its expiry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A driving licence can be renewed up to one year before its expiry, and the renewal will be effective from the date of application Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A driving licence can be renewed at any time, but it will only be effective from the date of renewal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A driving licence can only be renewed on its expiry date, and it will be effective from the renewal date Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E A driving licence can be renewed up to one year after its expiry, and it will be effective from the expiry date Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Section 15. Renewal of driving licences.(1) Any licensing authority may, on application made to it, renew a driving licence issued under the provisions of this Act with effect from the date of its expiry:Provided that in any case where the application for the renewal of a licence is made [either one year prior to date of its expiry or within one year] after the date of its expiry, the driving licence shall be renewed with effect from the date of its renewal.

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