Types of Motor Vehicle Permits in India

A vehicle permit allows you to travel from one place to another within India. Mostly these permits are applicable for commercial vehicles that carry goods and passengers.

Here is more on motor vehicle permit details!

What Is a Motor Vehicle Permit in India?

A motor vehicle permit is an official document that allows your vehicle to travel in India from one place to another. In India, the licences are of two types -

National Permit
Local Permit

The State Government sanctions both these types of permits. Vehicles must carry the same wherever they go.

What Is the Need for a Motor Vehicle Permit?

A vehicle permit is necessary to prevent illegal or unwanted vehicles from passing from one state to another.

What Are the Types of Motor Vehicle Permits?

There are broadly 2 types of motor vehicle permits based on the type of vehicle. They are for good and passenger vehicles.

Permits Available for Goods Vehicles

There are 3 types of vehicle permits for a goods vehicle. They are -

1. Good Carriers

This type of permit is necessary for those vehicles that carry goods. You can obtain this permit as per the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. Then the car has permission to run inside the state.

2. Counter Signature of Good Carriers Permits

This permit is issued in one state and yet is valid in other states subject to approval from local authorities. However, there is one exception. Delhi refuses to issue this permit to those vehicles that weigh above 7500 kilos and are not running on clean fuel.

3. National Permits

If a goods vehicle is required to move out of the home state, it will require a national permit. The permit is issued for 4 states in continuation, including the home state. Moreover, the age of the goods vehicle should not be more than 12 years. If the vehicle is a multi-axle vehicle, the age should not be more than 15 years to sanction a permit. The forms you will need to fill are Form 46 and Form 48.

Permits Available for Passenger Vehicles

There are also different permits available for passenger vehicles.

1. Auto Rickshaw and Taxi Permit for Vehicles

This permit is issued in Delhi. The MLO Burari gives it. The tariff imposed by these vehicles is calculated by a meter. The prevailing fare is ₹ 8 for the first kilometer, and then ₹ 3.50 for every additional kilometer in case of auto rickshaws. For a taxi, the fares are ₹ 10 and ₹ 5 respectively.

2. Permit for Maxi Cab

Again, this is also issued in Delhi. Moreover, the STA directs the charges, and the total number of passengers in the vehicle has to be less than 13.

3. Phat-Phat Sewa

This permit is issued to those vehicles that run on a particular route and carry 10 people, including the driver.

4. Eco-friendly Sewa

Further, this permit is issued to all vehicles of 3 wheelers and runs on battery. Moreover, it has to have a capacity of 11 with the driver.

5. Permits for Chartered Buses

This vehicle permit is issued mainly for rental and payment purposes. Moreover, a contract is signed between a permit holder and an operator. This allows the bus to run on a definite route. Further, the bus driver must have a list of all passengers travelling on the route and not allow anyone else to travel.

6. Permits for Stage Carriages

The Delhi Transport Corporation and other private buses fall under this category of permits. The Delhi Government issues this permit to the buses travelling on various routes in the city.

7. Temporary Basis Permits

These permits are sanctioned to vehicles outside of Delhi for a restricted period. There are several conditions under which a car is given a provisional permit. They are as follows -

For vehicles that run beyond the city limits and have passengers:
- For any religious affair or resolution.
- Also, for any cyclical business.
- Those who need to apply for a renewal of a permit.

To get the permit for a motor cab, the following conditions need to be met:
- The vehicle must be white.
- Moreover, they must have a seating capacity of 5.
- There should be an office with a telephone so that passengers can book the vehicle.
- Further, it would help if you had the required finances to buy the car you are applying for a permit.
- There should also be adequate parking space for the vehicles.

8. Rent-a-cab Permits

To avail of a rent-a-cab permit, you need to comply with the following conditions.

You should own a 24-hour telephone.
There should be sufficient parking space for the vehicles.
You must be the owner of a minimum of 50 cars, and 50% of them must be air-conditioned.
The passenger tax ought to be paid in the state where the vehicle runs.

9. Institution or School Buses

These buses are painted golden yellow and are typically exempt from road tax. Moreover, they are owned by educational institutes.

10. All India Tourist Permit or AITP

If the vehicle is a bus, it must be white and has to be a luxury bus. Moreover, a blue ribbon of 5 cm breadth is positioned at the middle of the bus’ body. The word “Tourist” must be mentioned on the two edges of the vehicle.

Important points to note concerning a licence -

The National Permit is valid for 9 years from the issuance date of a motor cab. Moreover, it is 8 years for other vehicles.
If the vehicle has been substituted by another car less than 2 years old, there is no need for any renewal.
Moreover, the motor vehicles should be supplied with a public address system, ease of drinking water, indoor curtains, small fans and a separate driver’s cabin.

Fees for Different Vehicles Permit

What are the different vehicle permit fees? Find out below.

Local Vehicle Permit

Type of Vehicle	Amount of Fees (₹)	Permit Period
Light Goods Vehicle or LGV	2000 and 500 for Authorization	5 years and 1 year
Heavy Goods Vehicle or HGV	2500	5 years

National Vehicle Permit

Type of Vehicle	Amount of Fees (₹)	Permit Period
Light Goods Vehicle or LGV	2015 and 500 for Authorization	5 years and 1 year
Heavy Goods Vehicle or HGV	2515	5 years

Fees and Duration of the Motor Vehicle Permit

Vehicle Type	Amount (₹)	Period of Permit
Busses All India Tourist Permit	500	1 year
Busses Contract Carriage Permit	1100	5 years
Counter-signature for Haryana & Punjab – For LGV and HMV	1500 & 2500	Both 5 years
Counter-signature for other State Stage Carriage	2500	5 years
Heavy Good Vehicle	1615	5 years
Light Goods Vehicle	1215	5 years
One Point to the other Point Permit	500	4 months
Stage Carriage Permit for Blueline, Redlines, Suvidha and Interstate Permits (Renewal fee)	1100	5 years

As already mentioned before, vehicle permits are necessary to prevent illegal vehicles from passing from one state to another. These are all the details relevant to motor vehicle permits in India.

State-wise Fees for Getting a National Vehicle Permit

Name of the State	Amount (₹)
Andhra Pradesh	3000
Assam	5000
Bihar	5000
Chandigarh	1500
Gujarat	5000
Haryana	5000
Himachal Pradesh	5000
Jammu and Kashmir	5000
Kerala	5000
Madhya Pradesh	5000
Maharashtra	5000
Meghalaya	5000
Orissa	5000
Pondicherry	1500
Punjab	5000
Rajasthan	5000
Tamil Nadu	3000
Uttar Pradesh	5000
West Bengal	5000

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who can apply for a vehicle permit?

An Indian citizen or the operator of transport or any cooperative society who wishes to get into the transport business can get a vehicle permit.

What are the documents required for a motor vehicle permit?

The documents you will require for a permit are -

Form numbers 46 and 48
Registration certificate of the vehicle
Insurance certificate of the vehicle
Demand drafts in favour of the Transport Authorities
National Permit Fee
Payment of green tax
Tax payment proof for the present quarter to the home state
Vehicle’s Fitness Certificate