Jan Vishwas Bill proposes 30-day grace period after expiry of driving licence

New Delhi, Mar 27 (PTI) The government has proposed to amend Motor Vehicle Act to allow a 30-day grace period after the expiry of a driving licence, during which it will continue to remain valid.
     This is part of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 which was introduced by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
     It proposes to amend 79 central acts administered by 23 ministries. A total of 784 provisions are being proposed to be amended, of which, 717 provisions are being de-criminalised to foster ease of doing business, and 67 provisions proposed to be amended to facilitate ease of living.
     According to the spokesperson of the commerce and industry ministry, 20 amendments are proposed under the Motor Vehicle Act, with an aim to provide relaxation for some compliances under the Motor Vehicle law and resolve legal ambiguities.
     These include allowing vehicle registration throughout the state instead of particular jurisdiction; and permitting driving licence to be renewed with effect from the date of its renewal and not from the date of its expiry in case applied after expiry.
     It has also proposed to provide a "grace period of thirty days after the expiry of licence, during which the licence shall continue to be effective," the spokesperson said.
     Further, the bill has sought to increase the time period for reporting cancellation of registration for vehicles from 14 days to 30 days; and the time period for intimating the insurer with respect to transfer in the certificate of insurance from 14 days to 30 days.

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