Reasi, Jan 19: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Babila Rakwal on Thursday handed over the First All J&K permit issued by the Motor Vehicle department in the district to the beneficiary Sheetal Singh of Ransoo in presence of ARTO, Rajesh Gupta.
The DC said that any person intending to operate a passenger transport vehicle under the All J&K contract carriage segment can apply online for a grant of Route Permit (J&K) from the Motor vehicle Department Reasi. He said the permit procedures have been simplified as now onwards an applicant can apply directly for the permit online on the transport department website after registration of the vehicle under the contract carriages segment.
Explaining further, the ARTO said that the applicant has to apply for a Letter of Authority after the approval of RTA/STA, which was mandatory for the registration of vehicles and subsequent issuance of Route Permit under any commercial segment.
As per the latest amendment in J&K Motor Vehicles Rules, the applicant can directly approach any concerned dealer, along with requisite formalities for registration of any commercial vehicle in compliance with BS-VI Emission norms (Approved Models Only) under the Contract Carriage Segment.