Driving License, Registration Certificate to be available online

Driving License and Certificate of Registration for automobiles can now be sought online, with out the necessity to go to an RTO, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced.

These are amongst a complete of 18 new providers that may be made available online with Aadhaar-based verification.

The main providers which are available online embrace utility for a Learner’s Licence, renewal of Driving Licence, duplicate licence utility, tackle change in Driving Licence and Certificate of Registration, issuing of an International Driving Permit, the give up of a category of car from the licence, utility for momentary registration of a motorcar, and utility for the registration of a motorcar with a completely constructed physique.

The different providers available online are duplicate registration certificates, grant of an NOC for the registration certificates, discover of switch of possession of a motorcar, utility for switch of possession of the motorcar, intimation of change of tackle within the registration certificates, utility for registration for driver coaching from an accredited driver coaching centre, utility for registration of a motorcar of a diplomatic officer, utility for project of a contemporary registration mark of the motorcar for a diplomatic officer, endorsement of a hire-purchase settlement, and termination of a hire-purchase settlement.

The Ministry stated on Twitter that the transfer will “reduce the compliance burden on citizens, helping them to avail the services in a hassle free manner,” in addition to cut back crowding at Regional Transport Offices.

Airbags necessary

The authorities has made it necessary for automobile producers to present airbags for the entrance passenger seat from April 1, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways stated on Friday.

The April 1 timeline will be relevant for brand new fashions, whereas in present fashions, producers may have to present airbags by August 31,2021.