SRINAGAR: In light of the ongoing picnic season, the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir has instructed all schools, colleges, and mini-buses to obtain temporary permits for inter-district movement.
“in accordance with sections 69 and 87 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, buses operating in areas not covered by their general permit conditions must secure an online temporary permit for movement,” reads an order.
According to the notice, institutions must secure a temporary permit under section 66 of the Motor Vehicles Act by applying online through the Parivahan Portal.
A senior officer at the transport department in Kashmir said that the service is designed for auto-approval, ensuring permits are generated automatically upon payment of the requisite fee.
As per the notification, those seeking the temporary permit for inter-district movement for picnic purposes must log on to the website: vahan.parivahan.gov.in or visit a nearby Common Service Center (CSC). The temporary permit (TP) will be auto-approved and can be printed directly from the user end.
The senior officer said that this streamlined process aims to facilitate institutions in complying with regulatory requirements while ensuring smooth and safe transportation during the picnic season.
During the summer in Kashmir, there is a significant increase in school, college, and mini-buses carrying students moving from one district to another for picnics, with many facing fines for moving beyond their permit boundaries—(KNO).
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