Application for fitness certificate not to be entertained

Notwithstanding anything contained in section 6-A or in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Central Act 59 of 1988), no application for the grant or renewal of fitness certificate in respect of a transport vehicle under the said Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Central Act 59 of 1988), shall be entertained unless the tax due under this Act in respect of such vehicle has been paid: Provided that nothing contained in this section shall apply to a new transport vehicle produced for registration.