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[Cites 0, Cited by 0] [Section 158] [Entire Act]

State of Madhya Pradesh - Subsection

Section 158(1) in The M.P. Motor Vehicles Rules, 1994

(1)The minimum and maximum seating space, back rest and gang-way to be provided in public service vehicles, other than motor cabs or maxi-cab deployed as Ordinary or Express services shall be as follows :
  Ordinary Express
  Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1. Distance of Seats back to back -        
(a) When seals are placed across the vehicle and facing in thesame direction. 66 cm 70 cm 66 cm 74 cm
(b) When seats are placed across the vehicle but facing eachother. 127 cm 130 cm Not permissible
(c) When seats are placed along with length of the vehicle andfacing each other. 137 cm 140 cm Not permissible
II. Size of the seats. 38 cm Sq. 40 cm Sq. 38 cm Sq. 40 cm Sq.
III. Height of the back of the seat above seal level 40 cm 40 cm 40 cm 60 cm
IV. Type of seat and scat cushion Rubberized coir or PolymananceFoam cushion with upholstery of PVC leather cloth. Foam or Rubber foam cushion of minimum 5 cm thickness withupholstery of leather, the remix or like material.
V. Gangway 30 cm 30 cm 30 cm 35 cm
Provided that in any or all express services or in express service plying as night services, seats of size minimum 40 cm. square instead of 38 cms. square placed at a minimum back to back distance of 74 cms. instead of 66 cms. with square of back above seat level minimum 60 cms. instead of 40 cms. shall be provided.