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Added by Act 54 of 1994, S. 6 ( w.e.f. 14-11-1994 ). 21 Provided that a licensing authority may issue a learner's licence to drive a motor cycle or a light motor vehicle notwithstanding that it is not the appropriate licensing authority, if such authority is satisfied that there is good reason for the applicant's inability to apply to the appropriate licensing authority. (7) Where the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by rules made in this behalf, exempt generally, either absolutely or subject to such conditions as may be specified in the rules, any class of persons from the provisions of sub-section (3) or sub-section (5), or both. (8) Any learner's licence for driving a motor cycle in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall, after such commencement, be deemed to be effective for driving a motor cycle with or without gear. Corresponding Law. - This is a new provision in the 1988 Act. Objects and Reasons. - Clause 8 lays down the procedure in making an application for the grant of learner's licence. A pass in the test on the rules on the road and a strict medical test are pre-conditions for the issue of the learner's licence. This clause, however, seeks to empower the Central Government to exempt any class of persons from the above tests.