Which primary central act governs the registration of motor vehicles in Assam and across India?

The correct answer is The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 . Key Points The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, is the principal central legislation that comprehensively governs all aspects related to motor vehicles in India, including their registration. This Act provides the legal framework for the licensing of drivers, the registration of motor vehicles, control of motor vehicles through permits, traffic regulation, and the imposition of penalties for various offenses. It replaced the earlier Motor Vehicles Act of 1939 to adapt to the changing needs and complexities of road transport in the country. All state transport departments, including Assam's, operate under the provisions and guidelines set forth by this central Act for vehicle registration and other related services. While the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, provide detailed procedural guidelines, and state-specific acts like the Assam Motor Vehicles Taxation Act deal with taxation, the 1988 Act remains the foundational law for vehicle registration.