MINIMUM AGE FOR DRIVING LICIENCE

A person cannot be issued a driving licence unless he (or she) meets the age criterion for the class of vehicle for which he (or she) applies for a licence. Following is the age eligibility criterion for driving a motor vehicle in India.
16 years – For motor cycles with engine capacity not exceeding 50cc.
20 years – For transport vehicles (public service vehicles, goods carriages, educational institution bus or a private service vehicle) that are used for hire or reward, or for transporting goods.
18 years – Any other vehicle.
Moreover, it is the responsibility of the owner or person in charge of the vehicle to not permit any person who does not have a valid license or does not satisfy the age requirements, to drive the vehicle. If he do so then he is doing an offence under section 180 of motor vehicle act, for this there if proving of 3 months jail or Rs. 1000/_ or both.

THE DRIVING LICENSE

As per Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, an effective driving license is required to drive any motor vehicle on public roads. No person is permitted to drive a vehicle in any public place unless he or she holds a valid driving licence issued to him (or her) authorising him (or her) to drive the category of vehicle for which the licence was issued.
Driving licence is issued by the local licensing authority. Each Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) in the state of Haryana has been designated as the licensing authority for a motor vehicle other than a transport vehicle or an omnibus within the area of his or her jurisdiction. In other words, SDMs issue driving licences for light motor vehicles and toe wheelers. For transport vehicles, the Regional Transport Officer and Assistant District Transport Officer, or any other person as appointed by the State Government is the licensing authority to issue licenses to persons residing within their area of jurisdiction