The Motor Vehicles Department has been established under section 213 (1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This is a Central Act applicable throughout the country. Motor Vehicles Department is mainly responsible for enforcing various provisions of this Act. Motor Vehicles Department is headed by the Transport Commissioner.

The main functions of the Motor Vehicles Department

Enforce the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

Ensure a coordinated development of Road Transport through the regime of permit

Levy and collection of tax on Motor Vehicles under the Bombay Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1959 and on Passengers under the Bombay Motor Vehicles (Transportation of Passengers) Act, 1958