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 Parts, Components-Standards To Be Followed By Manufacturers
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 UNION OF INDIA
   
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 Parts, Components-Standards To Be Followed By Manufacturers
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 Rule PARTS-COMPONENTS-STANDARDS-TO-BE-FOLLOWED-BY-MANUFACTURERS of 1997
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* Published on 15 December 1997
* Commenced on 15 December 1997
 Parts, Components-Standards To Be Followed By Manufacturers
 
### 17. /767
 
### 1. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3)  of section 109 and clause (k) of sub-section (1) of section 110 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (
 59 of 1988 
 ) read with sub-rule (1)  of rule 124 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and in supersession of the notifications of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Surface Transport (Transport Wing), numbers S.O. 873(E), dated 15th December, 1997, as amended or modified by Notification numbers S.O. 1228(E), dated 18th December, 2001, S.O. 1184(E), dated 7th November, 2002 and S.O. 1306(E), dated 11th December, 2002, the Central Government hereby makes the following specihjing the standards to be used by every manufacturer in the manufacture of a motor vehicle including construction equipment vehicle in relation to their parts, components and assemblies as given in the Table below.
 
### 2. Save as otherwise provided in this notification, it shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
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 Sl.No
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 Parts/Components/Assemblies
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 Standards
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 Date of Commencement/Validity
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 (1) | 
 (2) | 
 (3) | 
 (4) |
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 [\*1.
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [Automobile lamps used in motor vehicles including construction equipment vehicles for the following applications:
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [AIS-034/2004
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [1st April, 2005 (For 2 and 3 wheelers)
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
 1st October, 2005 (For 4 wheelers)]
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 (i)  [ Head Lights Main and Dip
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 (ii) [Parking Light
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 (iii) [Direction Indicator Lamp
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 (iv)  [ Tail Lamp
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 (v) [Reversing Lamp
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 (vi)  [ Stop Lamp
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 (vii) [Rear Registration Mark Illuminating Lamp
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 (viii) [Top Light]
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 2.
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 Hydraulic Brake Hose wherever used in motor vehicles
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 IS:7090
 
 :1995 as amended from time to time
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 3.
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 Hydraulic Brake Fluid wherever used in the motor vehicle
  | 
 IS
 
 : 8654 : 1986 as amended from time to time
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 4.
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 'T'
 
 signs, wherever used on Trailers
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 IS
 
 : 9942 : 1981 as amended from time to time
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 5.
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 The steering impact requirement
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 IS: 11939: 1996 For the vehicles specified therein, as amended from time to time
  | 
 Date of publication of this notification
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 6.
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 Side door impact for all passenger cars
  | 
 IS
 
 : 12009 : 1995 as amended from time to time
  | 
 Date of publication of this notification
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| 
 7. [
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 (a)  [ Non-plastic fuel tanks of motor vehicles having more than three-wheels:
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [IS 12056 : 1987 as amended from time to time
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [Date of publication of this notification
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 (b)  [ Plastic fuel tanks of motor vehicleshaving more than three-wheels
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [IS-15547-2005
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [Ist April, 2008]
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 8.
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 Wheel rims fitted in all motor vehicles
  | 
 IS 9438: 1980 as amended from time to time
 
 Or IS : 9436 : 1980 as amended from time to time
  | 
 Date of publication of this notification
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 9.
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 Control Cables fitted on motor cycles of engine capacity less than 50 cc
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 Clause 4 of IS 10791 : 1983 as amended from time to time
  | 
 Date of publication of this notification
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 10.
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 Pneumatic couplings used for connection of brake system between the towing vehicle and the trailer, wherever used
  | 
 IS
 
 : 10792 : 1984 as amended from time to time
  | 
 Date of publication of this notification
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 11.
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 The external projection on all motor vehicles other than three-wheelers of engine capacity less than 500 cc and motor cycles
  | 
 IS 13942 : 1994 as amended from time to time
  | 
 Date of publication of this notification
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 12.
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 The retention and release of the windows fitted on buses
  | 
 IS 13944 : 1994 as amended from time to time
  | 
 Date of publication of this notification
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 13.
  | 
 Wheel guards (mud-guards) used on passenger cars
  | 
 IS
 
 : 13944 : 1994 as amended from time to time
  | 
 Date of publication of this notification
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 14.
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 Wheel nuts, wheel disc and hub caps of passenger cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles
  | 
 IS 13941 : 1994 as amended from time to time
  | 
 Date of publication of this notification
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 15.
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 The accelerator control system fitted on all motor vehicles other than three-wheelers of engine capacity less than 500 cc motor cycles and tractors
  | 
 IS
 
 : 14283: 1995 as amended from time to time
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 16.
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 The door locks and the door retention components fitted on cars and light passenger and commercial vehicles
  | 
 IS
 
 : 14225 : 1995 as amended from time to time
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 17.
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 The hood latcj system fitted on passenger cars and commercial vehicles
  | 
 IS 14226: 1995 as amended from time to time
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 18.
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 Tell-Tale symbols and controls on twowheelers and three-wheelers vehicles
  | 
 IS : 14413 : 1996 as amended from time to time
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 19.
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 Tell-Tale Symbols and control on motor vehicles other than 3 wheeled vehicles with handle bar, 2 wheeled vehicles and tractors
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 Safety Standard No. 12.1
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 [20
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [Installation requirement for lighting and
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
 [light signalling devices for non-transport and transport vehicles having more than three wheels, and their trailers and semitrailers, subject to the following:
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 [AIS-008/2001
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [13thDecember, 2004
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 (i) [Installation requirement for vertical orientation of dipped beam headlamp;
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [Clause 6.2.6.1 of AIS-008/2001
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [1stOctober, 2005
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 (ii) [Performance requirement of the lighting, light signalling and direction indicator systems;
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [Safety Standard No.15.1
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [13thDecember, 2004 and valid up to 30thSeptember, 2005
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [AIS-012/2004
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [1stOctober, 2005
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 (iii) [Performance requirement of lighting, light signalling and direction indicator systems of construction equipment vehicles except the requirement of selfcancellation of turn signal indication.
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [Safety Standard No. 15.1
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [13thDecember, 2004
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 [Exception.-Compliance of Safety Standard No. 15.1 shall not be applicable to agricultural tractor and other special purpose motor vehicles.]
 
 [Substituted by S.O. 451(E) , dated 30.3.2005 (w.e.f. 30.3.2005). ]
 
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 21.
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 Electromagnetic radiation from all motor vehicles
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 AIS-004/
 
 1999
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 22.
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 Towing devices used on motor vehicles, trailers and transport tractors from 2 tons to 35 tons gross mass
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 Safety Standard No. 33.1
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 23.
  | 
 The gradeability of every motor vehicle
  | 
 AIS-
 
 003/ 1999
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 24.
  | 
 Installation requirements for lighting and light signalling devices for two and threewheelers, and their trailers and semi-trailers
  | 
 AIS-009/2001
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 25.
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 (a)  Fuel tank for two and three-wheelers except the requirement for permeability test for plastic fuel tank
  | 
 IS
 
 : 14681-1999 as amended from time to time
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 Date of publication of this notification
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 (b)  Requirement for permeability test for plastic fuel tank for two and threewheelers
  | 
 IS
 
 : 14681 : 1999 as amended from time to time
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 1stApril, 2005
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 26.
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 (a)  The requirements for construction and functional safety of battery operated vehicles manufactured on and after 1st April, 2005, except for insulation resistance in terms of clause 3.2.3 of AIS-038/2003
  | 
 AIS-038/2003
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 1stApril, 2005
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 (b)  for insulation resistance
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 Clause 3.2.3. of AIS-038/2003
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 The date of commencement is to be notified
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 27.
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 The measurement of electrical energy conumption for battery operated vehicles manufactured on and after 1st April, 2005
  | 
 AIS-039
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 1stApril, 2005
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 28.
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 The method of measuring range for battery operated vehicles manufactured on and after 1st April, 2005
  | 
 AIS-040/2003
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 1stApril, 2005
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 29.
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 The measurement of net power and the maximum thirty minute power and speed for battery operated vehicles manufactured on and after 1st April, 2005
  | 
 AIS-041
 
 /2003
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 1stApril, 2005
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 30.
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 The type approval of battery operated vehicles manufactured on and after 1st April, 2005 except for-
  | 
 AIS-049/2003
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 1stApril, 2005
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 (i) EMI test in the frequency range 9 kHz to 30 kHz, and
  | 
 Clause 2 of Annexure D of AIS-049/2003
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 The date of commencement is to be notified
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 (ii) Conducted emission for battery operated vehicle
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 Clause 3 of Annexure D of AIS-049/2003
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 The date of commencement is to be notified.
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 31.
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 Tests for fuel consumption for the vehicles manufactured on and after 1stApril, 2005,-
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 (a) Two and three-wheelers and four wheeled vehicles with gross vehicle Weight up to 3.5 tonnes, where the emission tests are conducted on chassis dynamometer;
  | 
 Measurement on the basis of driving cycle used for emission testing as per the carbon balance method alongwith emmission testing
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 1stApril, 2005
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 (b) Constant speed fuel consumption test for other four-wheeled vehicles
  | 
 IS: 11921: 1993 as amended from time to time, at the constant speeds: Light motor vehicles-50 km/h Medium and heavy motor vehicles 40 km/h and 60 km/h
  | 
 1stApril, 2005
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 32.
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 The performance requirements for lighting and light signalling devices for twowheelers, three-wheelers and their trailers and semi-trailers manufactured on and after 1st April, 2005
  | 
 AIS-010/2004
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 1stApril, 2005
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 33.
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 The spray suppression devices for automotive vehicles manufactured on and after 1st April, 2005
  | 
 AIS-013/2004 for the vehicles specified therein
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 1stApril, 2005
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 34.
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 (a)  The driver's field of vision of motor vehicles of M1 category manufactured on and after 1st April, 2007 except in case of model M1 category;
  | 
 AIS-021
 
 /2004
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 1st April, 2007
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 (b) .In the case of new models of M1 category
  | 
 AIS-021/2004
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 1st April, 2006
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 35.
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 (a)  The survival space for the protection of occupants in a cab of a vehicle manufactured on and after 1st April, 2008
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 AIS-029/2004 for the vehicles specified therein
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 1st April, 2008
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 (b) .
 
 In the case of such cab supplied by the OE manufacturer
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 AIS-029/2004
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 1st April, 2007
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 36.
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 The strength of superstructure of passenger vehicles
  | 
 AIS-031/2004 for the vehicles specified therein
  | 
 1st April, 2007
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 37.
  | 
 The flammability requirements for the automotive vehicles manufactured on and after 1st October, 2005
  | 
 IS
 
 : 15061 : 2002 as amended from time to time
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 1st October, 2005
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 38.
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 (a)  The interior fittings on automotive vehicles of Ml category manufactured on and after 1st April, 2006
  | 
 IS
 
 : 15223: 2002 as amended from time to time
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 1st April, 2006
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 (b) .
 
 In the case of new models of Ml category
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 IS
 
 : 15223: 2002 as amended from time to time
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 1st April, 2005
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 39.
  | 
 The requirements for the windscreen wiping system for three-wheelers manufactured on and after 1st April, 2005
  | 
 AIS-045:2004
  | 
 1st April, 2005
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 40.
  | 
 The interior noise level requirements for the vehicles for transport vehicles of M2, M3, N2 and N3 category manufactured on and after 1st April, 2005
  | 
 AIS-020/2004
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 1st April, 2005
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 41. [
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [Requirements for bumpers fitted on MI category of vehicles
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [AIS
 
 : 006-2005, as amended from time to time
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [1st April, 2008
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 42. [
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [Requirements for handholds fitted on L5, M and N categories of vehicles specified in the standard
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [AIS
 
 : 046-2005, as amended from time to time
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [1stApril, 2008
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 43. [
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [Requirements for light alloy wheel rims, sheet metal wheel rims and spoke wheel rims, fitted on L category vehicles
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [AIS
 
 : 073-2005, (Part 1 to Part 3) as amended from time to time
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [1stApril, 2008
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 44. [
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [Protective devices against unauthorised use
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
 [for L category vehicles
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 [AIS
 
 : 074-2005, as amended from time to time
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [1stApril, 2008
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 45. [
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [The arrangement and mode of operation of foot controls on M1 category of vehicles
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [AIS: 035-2006, as amended from time to time
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 [1stApril, 2008]
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 1431(E) , dated 20.8.2007. ]
 
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 \*Fresh Type Approval/revalidation of existing Type Approval would be required for new items.
 

