Every transport vehicle shall have permit issued by the concerned Regional Transport Authority or State Transport Authority to use the vehicle as a transport vehicle. Various categories of permits are issued depending upon the use of vehicle. The following are categories of permit:

• Stage Carriage (Intra and Inter-State)

• Contract Carriage (Intra and Inter-State)

• Motor Cab (State and All India).

• Maxi Cab (State and All India).

• Autorickshaw (City and Taluk/Town).

• Private Service Vehicle.

• Education Institutional Bus

• Goods Carriage (Intra State, Inter-State and National).

• All India Permit for Tourist Vehicle.  

The permit is valid for the period FIVE YEARS.Temporary Permits and Special Permits will be issued for a limited period for the conveyance of passengers on special occasion such as Fairs, Religious Gatherings, Seasonal Business, Temporary need or pending decision of renewal of permit. 

Operating a vehicle without permit attracts hefty fine including conviction.

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