Amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 were published as required by sub-section (1) of section 212 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) in the notification of Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

REGD. NO. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India

EXTRAORDINARY

PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 581 ] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001/KARTIKA 28,1923

3565 GI/2001

(1) 2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART H—SEC. 3 (i)]3 4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FXTRAOW)INARY [PART II—SFC. 3 (i)] __5 6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3 (i)]7 8 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY (PART II—SEC. 3 (i)l9 19 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [Pw r TT—SEC. 3 (i)]11

MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 19th November, 2001

G.S.R. 853(E).-, Whereas the draft of certain rules further to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 were published as required by sub-section (1) of section 212 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) in the notification of Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, number G.S.R.No. 529(E), dated the 13th July, 2001, in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, sub-section 1 dated the 13 July, 2001, inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette of India in which the said notification was published, were made available to the public;

And, whereas the copies of the said Gazette were made available to the public on 16' July, 2001;

And, whereas the objections and suggestions received from the public on the said draft rules have been considered by the Central Government;

Now, therefore in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (p) of section 64, read with sub-section (1) of section 52 and section 110 of the said Act, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, namely :-

1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Motor Vehicles (7th Amendment) Rules, 2001.

(2) They shall come into force after six months from the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette:

Provided that in respect of vehicle models / conversion kits / engine replacements certified under rule 115 B prior to commencement of these rules (as per notification no. GSR 99(E), dated 9th February, 2000), the compliance of such certificate shall cease to be valid six months from the date of commencement of these rules, notwithstanding the period of validity specified in such certificates.

2. In rule 115 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), for sub-rule (2), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely: -

"(2) On and from the commencement of the Central Motor Vehicles (7th Amendment) Rules, 2001, every motor vehicle shall comply with the following standards, namely:-

(a) Idling CO (Carbon Monoxide) emission limit for all two and three wheeler vehicles operating on -

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Petrol; or12 THE GAZETTE OF (NDJ A: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)| (ii) Compressed Natural Gas (GNG), Petrol

shall not exceed 4.6 per cent by volume;

(b) Idling CO (Carbon Monoxfde) emission limit for ail vehicles other than two and three wheelers operating on -

(i) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Petrol; or

00 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Petrol

shall not exnaed 3.0 percent by volume;

(c) Smoke density for all diesel-driven vc^icSss shall be as foil- vs -

7ABLF

Maximum

Method of Test

Light Absorption

Co-efficient (1/m)

jfnoke Density Bosch | Hartridge ' Units • Units

(2)

(3) (4) (D ^

(a) For vehicles other than agricultural tractors:

75

3.25

5.2

65 Full load at 60 to 70% of maximum engine-rated rpm declared by the manufacturer or Free acceleration for turbo charged engine. OR Free acceleration for naturally aspirated engine.

P* 2.45I

75"

3 25

5.2

(b) For agricultural tractors 80% load corresponding to maximum power developed in PTO Performance Tests,

3. For rule 115B of the said rules, the following shall be substituted, namely-

'1158. MASS EMISSION STANDARDS F O* COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS DRIVEN VEHICLES .- Mass emission standards tor vehicles when operating on Compressed Natural Gas (herein after in this rule referred to as "CNG) shall replace Hydrocarbon (HC) by Non-Methane Hydrocarbon (NMHC) Non-Metnsne Hydrocarbon may be measured by an analyzer or estimated by the following formula-

NMHC= HCx(1-K/100) Where HC = total hydrocarbons measuredJ3 K =? % Methane content in natural gas fuel

Methane content in Compressed Natural Gas to be used as reference fuel shall not be less than 70%.

A. Original Equipment / Converted Gasoline Vehicles:

111 For Gasoline Vehicles with Original Equipment (hereinafter in this rule

referred to as O.E.) Fitment

(a) In case of CNG fitment other than three-wheoler vehicles manufactured by vehicle manufacturers on new petrol vehicles, each model manufactured by vehicle manufacturer shall be type approved as per Bharat Stage - !l type approval emission norms and shall comply with the provisions of these rules. In cf.se of three-wheeler vehicles, the CNG fitment shall conform the !ndia-2000 (India Stage-l) norms and shall comply with the provisions of these rules as applicable.

(b) Base model and variants of such vehicle shall conform to these rules as applicable and type approval emission norms in petro! moda as specified in these rules. In the case of CNG mode, it shall meet mass emission norms as specified in rule 115, excluding crankcase and evaporative emission normc;

(c) A vehicle base mode! and its variants fitted with petrol tank oi capacity not exceeding 5 litres, 3 litres and 2 litres on 4-whee!er, 3-wheeler and 2-wheeler respectively, shdll be exempted from mass emission tests, crank case emission test, idle CO test and evaporative emission test in gasoline mode but shall comply with other provisions of these rules as applicable,

(d) Such vehicle shall be capable of bi-fuel operation such as CNG and

petrol;

(e) Prevalent Conformity of Production (hereinafter in this rule referred to

as COP) procedure shall, also be applicable;

(ill For in-use Gasoline Vehicles

(a) The in-use vehicles fitted with CNG kits shall meet the type approval emission norms on CNG operation, as specified in these rules for gasoline vehicles as applicable to the corresponding year of manufacture of such vehicles, subject to a minimum norms as under

(i) for the vehicles manufactured upto 31st March, 2000, the type approval norms equivalent to India - 2000 (India Stage - I) norms as applicable under these rules, and

(ii) for the vehicles manufactured after 1st April 2000, the type approval norms as specified in the Bharat Stage - II norms, till the validity of such Bharat Stage - II norms.

14 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY |PARTII—Sbc.3(i)] (b) For purposes of CNG kit approval, kit manufacturer or supplier shall obtain the certificate from any of the test agencies authorised under rule 126 based on engine capacity of vehicle, in the following manner, namely:-

(i) CNG kit for the vehicle shall be type approved for vehicles irrespective of make and model. Such a kit shall be considered fit for retrofitment in any vehicle within a specified range of engine capacity of c.c. within a range of + 25% tolerance;

(ii) Separate type approval shall be necessary for the following

types of vehicles, namely.-

a) Two stroke; b) Four stroke; c) Carbureted; d) Single point fuel injected; and e) Multi point fuel injected.

Explanations:

In the case of O.E. or conversion of "In-Use" Gasoline Vehicles,

(a) For the purposes of granting Type Approval to a CNG kit, the tests shall be carried out as per the Table below by the test agencies.

TABLE

Reference Document

Test

(2)

(1)

Mass emission tests,

(i)

MOST/CMVR/TAP-115/116 and notifications issued by the Government of India in this respect.

(ii)

IS : 14599-1999

(iii)

Engine performance tests on engine dynamometer applicable for OE only, Constant speed fuel consumption test

IS : 11921, 1986 (for 4 wheelers) IS : 10944; 1983 (for mopeds) IS: 10881, 1984 (for motorcycles and scooters)

(b) The test procedure and safety guidelines for CNG vehicles, kit components including installation thereof, shall be as per AIS 024, as amended from time to time, till such time as, corresponding BIS specifications are notified;

(c) For OE fitment and retrofitment on "in-use" vehicles, the responsibility of Type Approval shall be that of the vehicle manufacturer and kit manufacturer or supplier respectively;

(d) The Type Approval of CNG kit for 'retrofitment shall be vaud for thiee years from the date of issue of such approval and shall be renewable for three years at a time,

(e) The retrofitment of CNG kits on in-use vehicles shall be carried out by workshops authorized by the kit manufacturer/supplier or vehicle manufacturers, as the case may be;

(f) The test agency shall complete the test and give necessary certificate within a period of three months from the date of receiving the kits;

(g) The kit manufacturer/supplier shall provide a layout plan for retrofitment of CNG kit in the respective models on which any approved kit is to be installed, to the test agency for vetting and approval. The retrofitment of the kit shall be on the basis of such approved layout plan only. Testing agencies will be required to indicate specifically, the models and their variants on which the certificate will be valid. .

(Ill) Special Exemption:

Special exemption shall be available for kits fitted on vehicles manufactured after 1st April, 1991. In case a kit'fitted on an in-use vehicle manufactured on and after 1st April, 1991, meets the Bharat Stage il norms under these rules, the same kit can be installed on a vehicle falling under sub-clauses (a) and (b) of clause (II) of item A along with its variants, manufactured up to the validity of such Bharat Stage II norms and up to the validity of such Bharat Stage - II norms;

B. O.E. CNG VEHICLES / CONVERTED DIESEL VEHICLE :

(I) For O.E. CNG Dedicated Vehicle (including drlve^away chassis) made

by Vehicle Manufacturers:

(a) Each model of O.E, CNG dedicated vehicle except three wheelers made by vehicle manufacturer shall be type approved as per the Bharat Stage - II type approval emission norms and rules as applicable. In ca^e of three- wheelers, the model shall be type approved as per the India - 2000 (India Stage - I) type approval emission norms and rules as applicable in this respect.

(b) O.E. CNG engine approved for specific engine capacity can be installed on the base model and its variants complying with the requirements under these rules as applicable,

fc) Tests for participate matter and emission of visible pollutants (smoke) under these rules shall not be applicable,

(dj Prevailing COP procedure will also be applicable.

{") For conversion by modification of engines of In-use Diesel Vehicles :

_16__ ^I'r-^V^ri^^J^-^I^TLV^DINARY (PARTII—SEr.3(i)| (a) Type ac.prcva! ',z\ dispel vehicle retrofitted/modified for dedicated CNG operation shall be given for specific make and model of the vehicle, in view of major changes or modifications involved in the CNG kit and diesel engine depending upon make and model of the vehicle,

(b) CNG kit approved on the vehicle for specific engine capacity can be installed on the base model and its variants fitted with the same capacity"engine;

(c) The 'in-use diesel vehicles, when converted to operation on CNG shall meet at least the type approval norms of diesel vehicles prescribed in the india - 2000 (India Stage - I) norms. For the vehicles manufactured on or after 1st April 2000, the Type Approval norms corresponding to Bharat Stage - II, as applicable under these rules sha!' be applicable and up to the validity of such Bharat Stage - II norms;

(d) Vehicles offered tor Type Approval to the testing agency referred in rule 126 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 shall have to comply with fitness requirement, as applicable under these rules;

(e) Tests for participate matter and emission of visible pollutants (smoke) under these rules shall n^t be applicable;

(f) Separate Type Approval is required for mechanically controlled and electronically controlled dieae! Fuel injected vehicles when retrotitted/mod'fied for CNG operation;

Explanations - In the case of O.E. or conversion of "In-Use" vehicles by modification -

(a) for the purpose of granting Type Approval to the vehicle fitted with CNG engine (converted trom diesel engine) as O.E., or conversion by modification of "In-Use" diese! veniclea, performance tests shall be carried out as per the Table given be'ow fcw the test agencies, namely-

TABLE

Test

I Reference Document • (as amended from time to time)

0)

I.

.: .(21- . 1

Mass emission tests

u)

J MOST/CMVR/TAP-115/116 and i notifications issued by the i Government of India in this i respect

tpgiri*-; performance test? IS 14599-1999 ¹

J in accordance with notification :r^usd under rule 124 cf Central

^radoahiity

(i'l:

_ ._ _

; 'victor Vehicle Rules, 1989, ; If, ~1-,G2Y 1986'lfor 4 '" ! w h a l e r s; ; !C : 10944 196?, (for rnopeds)

Constant speed fuel consumption test

'S 10881 1984 (for

i motorcycles and scooters)17 (v) Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI)

In accordance with notification issued under rule 124 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.

(vi)

-

Range Test of at least 250 km for buses Cooling Performance

IS : 14557, 1998

(y!!i

NOTE: The mass emission tests shall be carried out either on engine dynamometer or chassis dynamometer, as applicable,

(b) Test procedure and safety guidelines for CNG vehicles, kit components including installation thereof, shall be as per AIS 024, as amended from time to time, till such time as corresponding BIS specifications are notified;

(c) For O.E. fitment and retrofitment/modification on "In-Use" vehicles, the responsibility of Type Approval shall be that of the vehicle manufacturer and kit manufacturer or Supplier respectively;

(d) The Type Approval of CNG kit for retrofitment shall be valid for 3 years from the date of issue and shall be renewable for three years at a time;

(e) The retrofitment of CNG kits on in-use vehicles shall be carried out by workshops authorised by the kit manufacturer/supplier or vehicle manufacturers, as the case may be;

(f) The test agency shall complete the test and give necessary certificate within a period of three months from the date of receiving the kits;

(ill) Special Exemption:

Special exemption shall be available for the diesel converted vehicles manufactured after 1st April 1992. In case such vehicle model / chassis manufactured on or after 1st April 1992, meets the Bharat Stage II Norms under these rules, then Type Approval can be extended to base vehicle model and its variants falling under clause (II) of item B manufactured up to the validity of such Bharat Stage - II norms. Testing agencies will be required to indicate specifically, the models and their variants on which the certificate will be valid,

C. Replacement of In -Use Diesel engine by New CNG Engine:

For Type Approval of in-use vehicle having diesel engine replaced by new CNG engine, it shall meet Bharat Stage - II emission norms and tests mentioned in the Table given below shall be applicable:

TABLE

Reference Document

Test

h (2)"

(ij (i) Mass emission tests

MOST/CMVR/TAP-115/116 ]X

THE GAZETTE OF INDIA ; EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)1

notification issued by the Government of India in this respect. IS: 14599-1999

(ii) Engine performance tests

Gradeability test

(iii)

(iv) Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)

In accordance with notification issued under rule 124 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. In accordance with notification issued under rule 124 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.

(v)

(vi)

Range test of at least 250 km for buses Cooling Performance

(vii) Constant Speed Fuel Consumption

IS: 14557, 1998 IS : 11921, 1986 (for 4 wheelers) IS : 10944, 1983 (for mopeds) IS ; 10881, 1984 (for motorcycles and scooters)

Explanation.-

(a) Vehicles offered for Type Approval to the testing agency referred rule 126 shall have to comply with fitness requirement, as applicable und these rules;

(b) Test procedure and safety guidelines for such CNG vehicles, kit components including installation thereof shall be as per AIS 024, as amended from time to time, till such time as corresponding BIS specifications are notified,

(c) The test agency shall complete the test and give necessary certificate within three months of the same being submitted for tests;

(d) Testing agencies will be required to indicate specifically, the models and their variants on which the replacement of new engine will be valid

D. APPLICABLE EMISSION NORMS

Applicable Emission Norms

Category of Engines

(i) Fitted in vehicles • For gasoline vehicles converted to CNG, prevailing gasoline engine norms for chassis dynamometer test

with GVW equal to or less than 3.5 ton

• For diesel vehicles converted to CNG, prevailing diesel engine norms for chassis dynamometer test

(ii) fitted in vehicles

with GVW greater than 3.5 ton

Prevailing diesel engine emission norms based on 13-mode steady-state engine dynamometer test19 E. CNG vehicles /s kit components including installation shall comply the Safety Checks as given in Annexure IX

F. Testing agencies shall issue every Type Approval certificate containing the "Safety and Procedural Requirements for Type Approval of CNG and LPG Operated Vehicles" for CNG vehicles and conversion kits, as mentioned in Annexure X

Mote: For the purpose of these tules, '0 E fitment means the vehicles which are manufactured for CNG operation by the vehicle manufacturer prior to their first registration

2 'Conversion of In-use Gasoline Vehicle" means a vehicle already registered as a gasoline vehicle and is suosequently converted for operation on CNG by fitting the conversion kit and carrying out the other necessary changes

3 O E CNG Dedicated Vehicles" mean the vehicles which are manufactured for CNG operation by the vehicle manufacturer prior to their first registration

4 'Converted diesel vehicle" means a vehicle already registered as a diesel vehicle and is subsequently converted for operation on CNG by modifying the diesel engine fitted on that vehicle by fitting the conversion kit and carrying out the other necessary changes

b "Retrofitment" (or leplacement) of diesel vehicle means a vehicle already registered as a diesel vehicle and 13 subsequently converted for operation on CNG fitting a new engine adapted to operate on CNG

6 The AIS or IS specifications may be amended from time to time

7 In case of conversion kits on in-use Gasoline Vehicles or converted Diesel vehicles the validity of the certificates issued by the testing agencies shall apply to all such vehicles manufactured in the yearof manufacture of the vehicle on which such kit has been tested and wouiJ extend till the validity of India 2000 (India Stage - 11 or Bharat Stage - II norms respectively as may be applicable"

4 After Annexure Vill of the said rules the following Annexutes shall be inserted ramflv -

'!ANNEXUR£_U

(see item E of ruie 11 SB)

SAFETY CHECKS FOR USE OFCNG FUELS 'N INTERNAL .COMBUSTION E N G I NE VEHJCLESJASpER. AIS 0>8) & INDIAN GA~S CYLINDER RULES "i98i

Certifying / Verifying Authority

CNG Kit Component

Clause of AIS 028/Other Rules, Standards, etc {{^{{FOOTNOTE (1)}}}}

(2)

• DOE, Nagpur to certify/endorse

• Gas Cylinder Rules - Cylinder¹

{{^{{FOOTNOTE 1)}}}}

in case of foreign make

1981

• Test agency to verify as per AIS

028

- Fitment of cylinder on vehicle Cylinder Valves* i DOE Nagpur to certify / p' iorse ,p

2)

' Pule.-. i9S1

20 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART H—SEC.30)1 CNG Kit Component Certifying / Verifying Authority

Clause of AIS 028/ Other

Rules, Standards, etc.

(2)

(3)

(D

3) Regulator*

ISO-15500 or equivalent standard.

3) Gas-Air Mixer*

ISO-15500 or equivalent standard.

4) Petrol & Gas

ISO-15500 or equivalent standard

Solenoid Valves*

5) Filling Connection

Testing of the component as per ISO-15500 or equivalent standard by test agency. Alternatively, test agency to verify the test certificate/report conforming to the above standard issued by manufacturer/accredited testing laboratory. Testing of the component as per ISO-15500 or equivalent standard by test agency. Alternatively, test agency to verify the test certificate/report conforming to the above standard issued by manufacturer/accredited testing laboratory. Testing of the component as per ISO-15500 or equivalent standard . by test agency. Alternatively, test agency to verify the test certificate/report conforming to the above standard issued by manufacturer/accredited testing laboratory. Installation on vehicle to be checked by test agency as per AIS 028

Clauses 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2 2.5 and 2.2.6 of AIS 028 (NZS & NGV-1 type)

Clause 2.4.2 of AIS 028 Clause 2.4.3.1 of AIS 028 6) Ventilation 7) Testing of Conduit*

Test agency to verify Testing of the component/verification of certificate or test report as per AIS 028 or equivalent standard by test agency.

9) CNG fuel line

a) High pressure - exceeding 100kPa*

• Exceeding 2.15 MPa

Clause 3 1.1 of AIS 028 - Rigid Pipe

Clauses 3.1.3.1, 3.1.3.2 and 3.1.3.3.1 of AIS 028 - Flexible Hose

Clause 3.1.2 of AIS 028 • Exceeding 100 kPa

and less than 2 15 MPa

Cause 3 2.1 (a) of AIS 028 b) Low pressure- not exceeding 100 kPa*

Testing of the component/ verification of certificated test report as per AIS 028 or equivalent standard by test agency. Testing of the component/ verification of certificate or test report as per AIS 028 or equivalent standard by test agency. Testing of the component/ verification of certificate or test report as per AIS 028 or equivalent standard by test agency. Testing of the component/ verification of certificate or test report as per AIS 028 or equivalent standard by test agency _!L CNG Kit Component Certifying / Verifying Authority

Clause of AIS 028/ Other

Rules, Standards, etc.

(3)

(2)

(D 10) Compartment/Sub-

compartment*

Clause 2.4.1 of AIS 028 Clause 2.4.3.5 of AIS 028 (for pliable material).

Relevant clauses of AIS 026 11) Safety check for

Testing of the component/ verification of certificate or test report as per AIS 028 or equivalent standard by test agency. Safety checks to be carried out by test agency as per AIS 028

installation of CNG system

"Certificate issued conforming to the equivalent prescribed standards by accredited testing agency of the country of origin or a report issued by internationally accredited test laboratory or the manufacturer's test report may also be accepted by the concerned testing agency.

NOTE - Only the latest version of all the standards, as mentioned, shall be referred for

compliance.

ANNEXUREX

(see item F of rule 115B)

SAFETY AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE APPPROVAL OF

CNG AND LPG OPERATED VEHICLES

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has prescribed Safety Code of Practice and Procedure to be followed by the test agencies prescribed under CMVR for the purposes of issuing type approval certificates for CNG and LPG operated vehicles. The safety code of practice and type approval procedure to be followed for CNG and LPG operated vehicles is given in AIS 024 (Safety and Procedural Requirements for Type Approval of CNG Operated Vehicles) and AIS 025 (Safety and Procedural Requirements for Type Approval of LPG Operated Vehicles) standards respectively. These documents contain safety code of practice and procedure to be followed for installation of CNG / LPG kits by vehicle manufacturers (OE), kit Installers or kit manufacturers or kit suppliers or kit importers. These standards also contain technical specifications of vehicle and kit, checklist for fitness tests of in-use converted vehicles, criteria to authorize kit installer and details about Installation.

Role and responsibility of each agency concerned is given in the above referred documents, salient features of which are described below:

Role of Test Agency (Page No. 3 to 6 of AIS 024 and Page No. 3 and 4 of AIS 025)

Type approval of CNG and LPG vehicles Is carried out by the test agencies according to the Safety and Procedural Requirements for Type Approval of CNG / LPG Operated Vehicles. The test agencies carry out type approval certification trials on the vehicles and components submitted by vehicle / kit manufacturers / kit suppliers. Type approval certification trials basically Involve testing and evaluation of vehicles and components for performance and safety and installation checks on the vehicle. If the vehicle meets the type approval norms and prescribed testing for components, type approval certificate is awarded to the vehicle / kit manufacturers / kit suppliers and the vehicle / kit manufacturers / kit suppliers are supposed to manufacture and market the vehicles fitted with kits conforming to those specifications. Necessary owner's manual, service manual, periodical inspection and maintenance instruction and adequate infrastructure to offer after sales service is the responsibility of vehicle / kit manufacturers / kit suppliers.

Responsibility of Vehicle / Kit Manufacturer / Kit Supplier (Page No. 3 & 4 of AIS 024 and Page 3 of AIS 025)22 THE GAZUXfE OF INDIA" HXTRA0RD1NARY [TJ •.(,• ) ) - - >" '}> ij] Prime responsibility of the vehicle / kit manufacturers / kit suppliers, as the casf: may be, is to manufacture and supply the vehicles fitted with CNG / LPG kits conforming to ins specifications declared at the time of type approval. Necessary owner's manual giving the instructions about periodical maintenance, safety checks and dos and don'ts is to be prepared by vehicle / kit manufacturers / kit suppliers and provided \o the vehicle owners. Necessary tools ar-U gadgets to carry out installation, periodical inspection and maintenance of the vehicle shall be provided. !f the kit manufacturer / supplier feeis that additional safety instructions need to be provided in the vehicle, then it should be displayed at an appropriate location inside and outside the vehicle. During warranty penod vehicle / kit manufacturers / kit suppliers should strictly adhere to the maintenance schedule arid give appropriate training to the users. If the vehicle / kit manufacturers / kit suppliers feel that normal training is not sufficient, they should arrange comprehensive training to the users, drivers and other technicians on inspection, operation and maintenance. Vehicle / kit manufacturer / kit suppliers shall establish necessary infrastructure while establishing / appointing service centres / kit installers as per Annexure V of AIS 024 and AIS 025 standards.

Responsibility of Owners/Users (Clause No. 12 &15 of Annexure V of AIS 24 /AIS 025)

• The owner/driver shall be instructed in the correct way that the gas system and controls function along with owner's operation manual for the gas system outlining the following :

° Basic gas system explanation with a diagram ⁰ Fuel change over switch operation if bi-fuel system is fitted ° Starting procedure for cold and hot start

How the vehicle is refueled

• Additional safety features such as 2 Nos. of dry powder type fire extinguishers of 2 kg each shall be provided one in driver's cabin.and another in passenger compartment. Gas leakage detector will further enhance safety

• For electrical installation, flameproof cables shall be used, especially positive terminals shall be locked firmly with all cables and pipes with proper looming to take care of vibrations; fire retardant material shall be used for seat / upholstery / roof and side lining. Safety instructions about alertness in case of gas leakage and fire hazard shall be displayed.

Note The AIS standards referred to in this Annexure are available with, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), P B No 832, Pune 411 004, India (Fax - 91-20-5434190 Website - http.Z/www.aranndia com ). Copies of this document are also available with the other testing agencies, as referred to in rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989'

fF.No. KT-11011/35/2000-MVL1

ALOK RAWAT, Jt. Secy.

Note: The principal Rules were published in the Gazette of India vide No G S.R 590(E), dated the 2"a June, 1989 and last amended vide No, G S R. No 675(E), dated 17-9-2001

Pilntad by the Manager, Govt, of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapurl. New Dafhl-110064 and Published by the Controller oi Publications, Delhl-110054 — 2001