PANAJI
In view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic the government has extended the validity of motor vehicle documents like driving licence (DL), registration certificate (RC) and permits till June 30, 2021.
In an advisory to states, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has said that it is extending the validity of fitness, permit, driving licence, registration and other documents whose extension of validity could not be granted due to lockdown and which had expired since February 1, 2020, or would expire by March 31, 2021.
Now documents whose validity have expired since February 1, the same may be treated to be valid till June 30, 2021, the ministry said in an advisory to states.
Enforcement authorities are advised to treat such documents valid till June 30, 2021, the MoRTH said adding that this will help out citizens in availing transport-related services.
Stating that this may be last advisory in this regard, the ministry has asked the states to implement this advisory in letter and spirit, so that citizens are not harassed or face difficulties.
Earlier through various notifications, it was advised that the validity of fitness, permit (all types), licence, registration or any other concerned documents may be treated to be valid till March 31, 2021.
