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Vehicle Modification: Kerala Government Approves 7 Types of Changes
- •The Kerala Transport Department has permitted seven types of vehicle modifications within legal boundaries and issued guidelines to Regional Transport Offices.
- •Allowed modifications include changing the vehicle color, fuel type, engine, chassis frame, body structure, propulsion system, and making adaptations for differently-abled persons.
- •Prior permission from the transport authority is mandatory before making any changes, and the details must be updated in the vehicle Registration Certificate.
- •Engine and chassis replacements must match the manufacturer's original model and technical standards without unauthorized swapping between different models.
- •The Transport Department has warned that strict legal action will be taken against unauthorized modifications made outside the specified guidelines.
Key Questions Answered
The Kerala Transport Department has permitted seven vehicle modifications: changing the vehicle's color, switching to an alternative fuel system, replacing the engine, changing the chassis frame, modifying the body structure, changing the propulsion system, and making modifications to assist differently-abled persons.
No, open or independent permission has not been granted. Vehicle owners must obtain prior permission from the Transport Department, adhere to strict legal and technical rules, and record the approved changes in the vehicle's Registration Certificate (RC).
When replacing an engine, a new engine of the same model, capacity, and power from the same manufacturer must be used, prohibiting engine swapping between different models. Similarly, a new chassis frame must match the manufacturer's official design, model, and technical standards without being swapped across different vehicle types.
