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    Question

    Under the Motor Vehicles Act, a driving licence can be

    renewed by the licensing authority with effect from the date of its expiry. However, in cases where the application for renewal is made, what is the timeframe within which the licence shall be renewed with effect from the date of its renewal?
    A Either two years prior to the date of expiry or within two years after the date of its expiry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Either one year prior to the date of expiry or within one year after the date of its expiry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only within one year prior to the date of expiry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Two years after the date of expiry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Six months after the date of its expiry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    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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