As per the information received from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, a total of 96,265 vehicles were registered as adapted vehicles during the period of 1^st January, 2020 to 19^th March, 2025.

As per the information received from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Section 52 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 read with Rule 47A, Rule 47B & Rule 112 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 contains provision related to alteration or retrofitment and endorsement of alteration of vehicle.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) issues certificates to persons with orthopaedic physical disability of equal to or greater than 40%, for purchase of cars at concessional rate of Goods and Services Tax (GST) . All vehicles sold on the strength of certificate issued by MHI and with concessional GST would be registered as “Adapted Vehicle”, as per Motor Vehicle Act.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

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