Section 8 — Grant of learner’s licence

In section 8 of the principal Act,— (i) in sub-section (1), for the words “the licensing authority having jurisdiction in the area”, the words “any of the licensing authority in the State” shall be substituted; (ii) in sub-section (2), for the words “and with such fee”, the words “with such fee and submit in such manner, including electronic means” shall be substituted; (iii) in sub-section (3),— (a) after the word “application”, the words “to drive a transport vehicle made” shall be inserted; Insertion of new section 2B. Promotion of innovation. Amendment of section 8. (b) the proviso shall be omitted; (iv) in sub-section (4), in the proviso, for the words “invalid carriage”, the words “adapted vehicle” shall be substituted; (v) in sub-section (5), for the words “passes to the satisfaction of the licensing authority such test”, the words “satisfies such conditions” shall be substituted; (vi) in sub-section (6), after the proviso, the following provisos shall be inserted, namely:— “Provided further that a licencing authority may issue a learner’s licence in electronic form and such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.: Provided also that the licensing authority may, before issuing the license, verify the identity of the applicant in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.”. 5.