Question

According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which factor determines the jurisdiction of the licensing authority in applying for a driving license?

• A. The place where the applicant has family ancestral property.
• B. The place where the applicant has held a bank account for more than a year.
• C. The place where the applicant votes in local body elections.
• D. The place where the applicant ordinarily resides or carries on business.

Hint:

“Ordinary residence” means where the applicant normally lives for a considerable period, not temporarily.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding Section 9 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
The licensing authority’s jurisdiction depends on the applicant’s ordinary residence or place of business.
Step 2: Eliminating incorrect options.
Options about ancestral property, bank account, or voting place have no relevance in determining licensing jurisdiction.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus the correct determining factor is the ordinary residence/business location of the applicant.