Vehicles imported for R&D – Registration
As per Notification No. 2 dated 7.4.2006 vehicle manufactures and auto component manufacturers were allowed to import vehicles for R & D purposes. One of the conditions for such imports was that the vehicle will not be registered under the CMVR Rules in the country and will not ply on Indian roads. Now DGFT clarifies that the condition is applicable only for use as a passenger vehicle. For the limited purpose of carrying out endurance test, evaluation test and for other testing purposes, the vehicle may be registered as provided for in the CMVR Rules.
POLICY CIRCULAR NO. Dated: May 18, 2006