Section 234 in The West Bengal Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
234. Head-room.
- Every public service vehicle, other than a motor cab, shall have the following internal height or head-room measured along the centre of the vehicle from the top of the floor boards or battens to the under side of the roof supports -(i)in the case of a single-decked vehicle with a permanent top, not less than 137 centimetres and not more than 183 centimetres; or(ii)in the case of a single-decked vehicle with a movable hood, not less than 137 centimetres; or(iii)in the case of a double-decked vehicle, not less than 178 centimetres for the lower deck and not more than 173 centimetres for the upper deck :Provided that the Regional Transport Authority may vary the above measurements in respect of any public service vehicle plying solely in any specified municipal or cantonment area and the environs thereof.
