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Taxmann Motor Transport Workers Act 1961 – Bare Act with Section Notes by Taxmann's Editorial Board
Motor Transport Workers Act 1961 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a meticulously updated legislative text that governs the welfare, health, and working conditions of motor transport workers in India. This authoritative publication presents the entire text of the Act, complemented by clear and concise, section-wise notes. It reflects the latest amendments and pertinent judicial decisions, making it a valuable resource for readers. The Act is designed to ensure fair employment practices, regulate working hours, safeguard health and safety standards, and provide for specific welfare measures. This book provides an understanding of statutory provisions related to wages, rest intervals, overtime, and registration requirements for motor transport undertakings, offering a reliable and well-structured resource.
This book is intended for the following audience:
Legal Professionals & Judges – Advocates, legal consultants, and judges who deal with labour and transport-related disputes and litigation
HR Managers & Compliance Officers – Especially those working in transport undertakings or companies engaged in logistics, passenger transport, or goods carriage
Regulatory Authorities & Inspectors – Government officers, inspectors, and certifying surgeons responsible for monitoring and enforcing statutory compliance
Academics & Students – Scholars, teachers, and students of industrial law, labour welfare, and social security seeking a complete reference text for study and research
Employers & Motor Transport Operators – For understanding obligations, registering undertakings, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Motor Transport Workers Act [Act No. 27 of 1961], with the following noteworthy features:
[Complete Text of the Act] Presents the up-to-date statutory text of the Motor Transport Workers Act 1961
[Section-wise Expert Notes] Provides clarifications, interpretative guidance, and reference to key judicial precedents for each section
[User-friendly Layout] Well-structured arrangement of chapters and sub-sections, with clear headers and footers for easy navigation
[Latest Amendments Incorporated] Reflects recent legislative changes and includes relevant State amendments
[Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
[Extensive Case Law References] Highlights landmark judgments for contextual understanding and practical insights
[Quick-reference Tables & Subject Index] Summaries, references, and indexing to help readers locate specific topics rapidly
[Practical Insights & Compliance Tips] Includes hints and best practices for employers, HR professionals, and inspectors on documentation, registration, overtime calculation, etc.
[Practical Utility] Employers can use this resource to structure policies and compliance checklists. Legal practitioners can rely on it for precision in pleadings and references in court. Students preparing for competitive exams in labour laws will find its clarity and organisation beneficial
[Updates & Amendments] As labour law in India is evolving—particularly with the advent of new labour codes—this edition includes notes pointing out the proposed repeals or modifications under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code
The structure of the book is as follows:
Statutory Text with Marginal Notes – Each section of the Act is presented with numbering and marginal headings
Section Notes/Commentary – Immediately following each section, explanatory notes offer plain-language discussions, cross-references, relevant case law extracts, and practical implications
Footnotes & References – Footnotes highlight legislative history, State amendments, & important provisos
Subject Index & Summaries – A well-organised index at the end, coupled with chapter summaries, provides easy navigation
State Amendments – Incorporated within relevant sections or as separate notes