Amendment in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989

CG-DL-E-19062026-273627 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i) 4434 GI/2026 (1) MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 17th June, 2026 G.S.R.490(E).— The following draft of certain rules, further to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, which the Central Government proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by sub- section (4) of section 59 and clause (p) of section 64 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) is hereby published as required by sub-section (1) of section 212 of the said Act for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby and notice is hereby given that the said draft rules shall be taken into consideration after expiry of a period of thirty days from the date on which the copies of this notification as published in the Official Gazette are made available to the public; Objections or suggestions to these draft rules, if any, may be sent to the Additional Secretary (Transport), email: [email protected], Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Transport Bhawan, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110 001. Objections or suggestions which may be received from any person with respect to the said draft rules before the expiry of the period aforesaid will be considered by the Central Government. DRAFT RULES 1. Short title and commencement. – (1) These rules may be called The Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Amendment Rules, 2026. (2) These rules shall come into force on the date of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette. 2. In the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Rules, 2021, (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in rule 3, in sub-rule (1), the clause (f), the following clause shall be substituted, namely, — ““End-of-Life Vehicles” means all vehicles which are no longer validly registered or declared End- of-Life Vehicle under the provisions of Chapter XI of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 or their registrations have been cancelled under Chapter IV of the Act or due to an order of a Court of Law or are self-declared by the legitimate registered owner or Central Government or State Government or any person or authority having the right to dispose of such vehicle under these Rules, as a waste vehicle due to any circumstances as specified in these rules;” 3. In the said rules, in rule 3, in sub-rule (1), after clause (p), the following new clause shall be inserted, namely: - "(q) “Portal” means the centralized platform developed and maintained by the Central Government, currently designated as 'Vscrap', integrated with the VAHAN database, or such other platform developed or notified by the Central Government from time to time for the purposes of these rules." 4. In the said rules, in rule 5, in sub-rule (f), the words “, or shall have applied for the same, at least 60 days” shall be omitted. 5. In the said rules, after rule 8, the following rule shall be inserted, namely, — “8A. Cancellation of registration in case of destruction or scrapping of vehicle. — (1) The Registering Authority referred to under sub-section (1) of Section 55 of the Act, shall not accept any report for cancellation of registration of a motor vehicle on the ground of being destroyed, unless such report is accompanied by a Certificate of Vehicle Scrapping in Form 4 issued by a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility and duly verified electronically through the VAHAN database: Provided that Certificate of Vehicle Scrapping shall not be required where a motor vehicle has been destroyed on account of fire, riot, natural calamity or any other cause, and cannot be recycled.” 6. In the said rules, in rule 10, in sub-rule (1), in clause (xvii), for the words, “six months”, the words “twelve months” shall be substituted. 7. In the said rules, in rule 12, in sub-rule (1), after the words “shall install”, the words “and maintain”, shall be inserted. 8. In the said rules, in rule 13, — (a) in sub-rule (6), for the words and punctuation mark “a depollution system, preferably with zero discharge system and dismantling work shall be done using technology for processing the End-of- Life vehicles, goods and other scraps.”, the words and punctuation mark “equipment as specified in Table A:” shall be substituted; (b) after sub rule (6), the following provisos and table shall be inserted namely: — “Provided that every Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility shall install, maintain and operate the equipment specified in Table A below, conforming to the technical specifications prescribed therein. Provided further that any Registered Vehicle Scrapping facility registered under the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Rules, 2021, prior to the date of commencement of these amendment rules, shall ensure full compliance with the equipment requirements specified in Table A within a period of one year from the date of publication of this notification." Table A | Type of Equipment | S.No. | Equipment name | Technical Specification | |---|---|---|---| | De-pollution Equipment | 1 (A) | Depollution Equipment (For 2 Wheeler & 3 Wheeler Category) | 1. Depollution movable trolley with two integrated pumps for Petrol, Engine Oil through Gravity/ Suction 2. Air operated easy to move (Portable). 3. Engine Oil- Gravity/ Suction Petrol- Suction Compressed air supply minimum 5 bar. | | | 1 (B) | Depollution Equipment (For Light Motor Vehicle category) | Air pressure: Minimum 6 bar Fluids: Diesel, Petrol, Engine oil, Coolant/Washer fluid and Brake. fluid Features:- Standard steel case with minimum 5-Pumps,air operated control system and air processing unit 1. Diesel pump with filter and quality control Unit 2. Petrol Pump with filter and quality control unit. 3.Tank Drill head (Atex Certified) for Petrol & Diesel along with appropriate suction hose. 4.Appropriate rubber funnel for passenger cars oil. 5. Engine oil Pump with appropriate Hose reel 6. Brake oil Pump with appropriate Transparent Nylon Hose 7. Water & Coolant common pump with appropriate suction hose & puncturing tool kit. | | 1 (C) | Depollution Equipment (For medium and heavy vehicles category) | Air pressure: Minimum 6 bar Fluids: Diesel, Engine oil, Hydraulic oil, Coolant/Washer fluid, Brake fluid Features:- Powder coated steel case with Minimum 5-Pumps,air operated control system and air processing unit. 1. Diesel pump with filter and quality control Unit with appropriate suction hose reel. 2. Engine oil Pump with appropriate hose reel. 3. Hydraulic Oil Pump with appropriate hose reel. 4. Brake oil Pump with appropriate hose reel. 5.Washing & Coolant common pump with appropriate suction hose reel with puncturing tool kit. 6. On Floor Portable oil Collection Trolley (Minimum 60 L) | |---|---|---| | 1 (D) | Depollution Equipment (For Light Motor Vehicle Category) | Common Depollution with Swing Arm for Passenger cars Oil. Specifications: Air pressure: Minimum 6 bar Fluid: Diesel, Petrol, Engine oil, Hydraulic oil, Coolant/Washer fluid, Brake fluid Features:- Powder coated steel case with minimum 6-Pumps, air operated control system and air processing unit. 1. Diesel pump with filter and quality control Unit with 10-M suction hose reel. 2. Petrol Pump with filter and quality control unit 3. Tank Drill head (Atex Certified) for Petrol & Diesel with appropriate Suction Hose. 4. Appropriate rubber funnel for passenger cars oil. 5. Engine oil Pump with appropriate hose reel. 6. Hydraulic Oil Pump with appropriate hose reel. 7. Brake oil Pump with appropriate Suction hose. 8.Washing & Coolant common pump with appropriate suction hose reel with puncturing tool kit. 9. on floor oil Collection Trolley (Minimum 60 L)- 2-nos for Truck/Buses oils. | | 2 | Urea Recovery System | Urea shall be recovered through suction or gravity draining Minimum Tank Capacity-200-L Gravity/ Suction | | 3 | Hydraulic Ramp for 2- Wheeler | Hydraulic ramp capable of lifting the 2 Wheeler with wheel locking provision. Lifting Capacity- Minimum 200 Kg | | 4 | Hydraulic Lift (2 Post/Multi Post) | 1. For 3-Wheeler:- Lifting Capacity- 4 Ton Power Supply: 415V. 2. For Light Motor Vehicle:- Lifting Capacity - 4000 Kgs. | | 5 | Mobile Column Lift- For Heavy Commercial Vehicle (4-Column) | Lifting Capacity - Minimum 5500 Kgs/ column Electric Motor Power rating - Minimum 2.2 KW/Column. | | 6 | Air Conditioner (A/C) gas recovery unit | Automotive A/C refrigerant recovery equipment for safe extraction of refrigerant from vehicle air-conditioning systems prior to dismantling; compatible with common refrigerants, recovery capacity more than or equal to 100 g/m, suitable for automotive A/C pressure range (18-30 bar), with recovery compressor/pump, filtration unit, high- and low-pressure service hoses, pressure gauges/indicators, and recovery cylinder (minimum 10 kg). System should include necessary safety features such as pressure protection and leak-resistant connections. | | 7 | Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural | Gas burning/flaring unit suitable for safe controlled combustion of residual gaseous fuel (example, CNG/LPG) from end-of-life vehicles prior to dismantling; equipped with appropriate pressure | | | | Gas (CNG) Recovery System | regulation system, burner/flame device, ignition arrangement, flame/flashback arrestor, safety valves, and compatible hose connections for vehicle gas cylinders. The unit should allow controlled venting and combustion of gas in an outdoor workshop environment with necessary safety provisions. | |---|---|---|---| | Dismantling Equipment | 8 | Portable power tool / Pneumatic tool | Portable power tool / pneumatic tool suitable for cutting, loosening, dismantling, or removal of vehicle components during depollution or dismantling operations; capable of operating on compressed air or electric power supply as applicable, with durable construction, standard tool fittings, and necessary safety features. Tools should be suitable for continuous workshop use and compatible with commonly available accessories. Equivalent or superior tools meeting functional requirements may be used. | | | 9 | Hydraulic shear, pneumatic reciprocating saw, or equivalent equipment ensuring safe and controlled separation of catalytic cutter without damaging the catalytic substrate | Hydraulic shear, pneumatic reciprocating saw, or equivalent equipment suitable for safe and controlled cutting of vehicle exhaust components for removal of catalytic converter during dismantling operations; equipment should allow precise separation of exhaust sections without excessive vibration or damage to the catalytic substrate, and be suitable for workshop use with durable construction and necessary safety provisions. | | | 10 | Hand Held Tools :- A. Pry bar/ Spanner/Ratchet/ Mallet B. Screwdriver/Slot screwdriver/ Impact screwdriver C. Cutter/cutting pliers/ Special Plier D. Filter wrench/ Oil Filter Removal Tool | | | | 11 | Center Punch & bag (for glass breakage & collection) | Center punch with collection bag or equivalent equipment suitable for controlled breakage of vehicle glass during dismantling operations; tool designed for safe manual operation with durable construction, and provision for collection of broken glass fragments to prevent scattering and ensure safe handling and disposal. | | | 12 | Windshield removal tool | Windshield removal tool or equivalent equipment suitable for safe removal of laminated vehicle windshield during dismantling operations; tool may include cutting wire, knife, pneumatic or electric device designed to cut adhesive sealant around the windshield without excessive glass breakage, and should allow safe handling and removal of the glass. Equipment should be suitable for workshop use with durable construction. | | | 13 | Wheel Popper (Tyre Removal Tool) | Wheel popper or equivalent tool suitable for loosening and separating stuck or seized vehicle wheels from the hub during dismantling operations; tool designed for manual, pneumatic, or hydraulic operation with durable construction, allowing controlled application of force to safely detach wheels without damaging surrounding components. | | De-risking Equipment | 14 | Air Bag Deployment Unit | Gate trigger current per ignition circuit: up to 5 A Ignition time: 250 ms. Airbag deployment unit or equivalent equipment suitable for safe controlled activation/deployment of undeployed vehicle airbags prior to dismantling; system designed to remotely trigger airbag inflators through appropriate electrical interface while ensuring operator safety. Equipment should include control unit, wiring harness/connectors compatible with common airbag modules, activation switch with safety interlock, and adequate cable length for safe stand-off operation. | |---|---|---|---| | Crushing and Shredding Equipment | 15 | Baling press | Baling press (scrap baler) or equivalent equipment suitable for compacting and bundling metallic scrap or dismantled vehicle components into dense bales for easier handling, storage, and transportation; equipment should provide adequate compressive force, stable operation, and necessary safety features for industrial scrap processing capable of producing bale size up to 24'' x 24'' | | Storage Tanks | 16 | Oil/Lubricant/other Fluid Separator Tanks | Leakproof fluid collection containers made of corrosion-resistant material (High-Density Polyethylene/Steel), of adequate capacity (minimum 200 L), compatible with automotive fluids, properly labelled and used for safe collection of depolluted vehicle fluids. | | Environme nt and Safety Assets | 17 | Radiation Detection System (mention beta/gamma/alpha) | Radiation detection equipment (can be hand held) suitable for scanning vehicles, components, or scrap materials to detect abnormal radiation levels; device having sensitivity capable of detecting radiation slightly above natural background and measurement range approximately 0.01 µSv/h and above, with audible and/or visual alarm indication. Equipment should be portable and suitable for close-range scanning over or around vehicle bodies in ELV or scrap facility environments. | | | 18 | Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)/ Water Recycling Plant | ETP capacity: - 5 KLD (Kiloliters per Day) and above. ETP suitable for treatment of wastewater generated from vehicle depollution, washing, and dismantling activities; system designed to remove oil, grease, suspended solids, and other contaminants through appropriate treatment processes such as oil-water separation, sedimentation, filtration, and/or chemical treatment to ensure discharge quality meets applicable environmental norms. The plant should have adequate capacity, durable construction, and provisions for safe operation and sludge handling. Equivalent or superior treatment systems meeting functional requirements may be used. | | | 19 | Plasma Cutter-Inverter | Plasma cutting equipment suitable for controlled cutting of metallic vehicle components during dismantling operations; system capable of cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals using plasma arc technology with appropriate power source, torch assembly, and compressed air or suitable gas supply. Equipment should allow precise cutting with necessary safety provisions and be suitable for continuous workshop use. | 9. In the said rules, in rule 13, in clause (b) of sub-rule 8, for the words “Certified de-polluting equipment to ensure zero leakage of pollutants during draining of fuels or fluids or gases and liquids, certified de-risking equipment for safe neutralization or removal of airbags, pretensioner etc., appropriate dismantling equipment for the activities defined (such as de-risking, depolluting, dismantling, etc.),” the words “All equipment specified in Table A along with,” shall be substituted. 10. In the said rules, in rule 14,— (a) in sub rule (1), — (i) in clause (b), after the words and symbol “as maintained in Form-”, the numeral “3”, shall be inserted; (ii) after clause (b) so amended, the following clause shall be inserted, namely: — “(c) audit of the equipment as specified in Table A under sub-rule (6) of rule 13, to assess installation and operational condition status.”; (b) in sub rule (2), after the words “The audit report”, the words “, in Form 5” shall be inserted (c) in sub rule (3), — (i) for the words “Registered Scrapper”, the words “agency conducting the audit” shall be substituted; (ii) for the words and punctuation mark “of that financial year.”, the words and punctuation mark “of that financial year:” shall be substituted; (d) after sub rule (3) so amended, the following proviso shall be inserted, namely: — “Provided that in a case where the audit report is not uploaded within the period prescribed under this sub-rule, the Central Government or Registration Authority may suspend the registration certificate of such Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility, until the audit report is uploaded on the portal to the satisfaction of the Central Government or Registration Authority, as the case may be: “Provided further that in a case where the registration certificate of a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility has been suspended for more than three months, the Registration Authority may initiate proceedings for cancellation of the registration certificate of such facility.”. (e) after sub-rule (5), the following sub-rules shall be inserted, namely,— “(6) The Central Government may time to time issue guidelines prescribing the actions against Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities in case of breach of the rules.” 11. After Form 4 of the said rules, the following form shall be inserted, namely: - “Form 5 (Refer rule 14(2)) AUDIT AND ASSESSMENT REPORT OF A RVSF (Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility) 1. GENERAL INFORMATION | Audit Number and Assessment | Date/duration of Audit and Assessment | |---|---| | Auditing Agency and Contact Information | Auditor’s Name and Signature | | RVSF Name | Audit Period (Financial Year) | | RVSF Address | RVSF Contact Number | 2. FACILITY DETAILS | 1. Registration certificate | Yes | No | |---|---|---| | 2. Consent to Operate (CTO) | Yes | No | | 3. Total Land Area (Sq meter) | | | | 4. Total Builtup Area (Sq meter) | | | | S. No. | Vehicle Category (L/M/N/O) | Vehicle Reg. No. | Certificate of Deposit Number | Certificate of Vehicle Scrapping Number | ELV Scrap verification (Chassis no. cut-out, geo- tagged photograph before, during and after the operation) | Observations | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| 4. AUDIT FINDINGS | S. No. | Theme | What to Check | Compliance | Remarks | Photo | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | | | | (Yes/No) | | | | 1 | Facility | Non permeable flooring in parking space in line with Rule 13, sub rule (8), clause (a) | | | | | | | CCTV in line with Rule 12, sub rule (1) | | | | | | | ETP (Effluent treatment plant) in line with Rule 13, sub rule (8), clause (c) | | | | | 2 | Equipment (Mandatory) | Depollution Equipment (For 2 W & 3 W Category) | | | | | | | Depollution Equipment (For Light Motor Vehicle category) | | | | | | | Depollution Equipment (For medium and heavy vehicles category) | | | | | | | Urea Recovery System | | | | | | | Hydraullic Ramp for 2-Wheeler | | | | | | | Hydraulic Lift (2 Post/Multi Post) | | | | | | | Mobile Column Lift- For HCV (4-Column) | | | | | | | AC gas Recovery unit | | | | | | | LPG and CNG Recovery System | | | | | | | Portable power tool / Pneumatic tool | | | | | | | Hydraulic shear, pneumatic reciprocating saw, or equivalent equipment ensuring safe and controlled separation of catalytic cutter without damaging the catalytic substrate | | | | | | | Hand Held Tools: - A. Pry bar/Spanner/Ratchet/ Mallet B. Screwdriver/Slot screwdriver/ Impact screwdriver C. Cutter/cutting pliers/ Special Plier D. Filter wrench/ Oil Filter Removal Tool | | | | | | | Center Punch & bag (for glass breakage & collection) | | | | | | | Windshield removal tool | | | | | | | Wheel Popper (Tyre Removal Tool) | | | | | | | Air Bag Deployment Unit | |---|---|---| | | | Bailing press (Mention bail size in remarks) | | | | Oil/Lubricant/other Fluid Separator Tanks | | | | Radiation Detection System (mention beta/gamma/alpha) | | | | Effluent Treatment Plant/ Water Recycling Plant | | | | Plasma Cutter-Inverter | | 3 | Process | Is depolluting being done in environmental friendly manner or not | | | | All fluids and hazardous components removed properly | | | | Each fluid collected in separate, labelled, leak-proof containers; No spills; | | | | Airbags and pyrotechnics deployed/neutralised before dismantling; manufacturer procedure followed | | | | AC refrigerant recovered using certified equipment; not vented to atmosphere | | | | Dismantling done only after full de-pollution is complete | | | | No spills on floor; containment pits/drainage functional | | | | Hazardous waste (used oils, batteries, tyres, brake fluid, e-waste, filters) stored in labelled containers in covered shed | | | | ETP operational; wastewater treated before discharge | | | | Mass flow statement (Form-3) updated for each vehicle with fluid and waste quantities | 5. ANNUAL RETURN FINDINGS | 1. Annual Return Submitted | Yes | No | |---|---|---| | 2. Mass Balance as per Annual Report | | | | 3. Summary of lapses highlighted in Annual Return | | | [F. No. RT-23013/17/2026-T] MAHMOOD AHMED, Addl. Secy. Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub- section (i) vide notification number G.S.R. 653(E), dated 23rd September, 2021 and last amended vide notification number G.S.R. .....(E), dated ......... and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. KUMER CHAND MEENA KUMER CHAND MEENA Date: 2026.06.19 11:12:52 +05'30'