While the State Government is all set to re-enforce the new Motor Vehicle Act from December 1, the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across the State are chockablock with people queuing up in large number for securing learners and driving licences.
Transport Minister Padmanabha Behera has stated that the amended MV Act would definitely be implemented from December 1 in the interest of the people which was kept in abeyance due to a hue and cry in the beginning of its execution.
“We allowed much time for people to get necessary documents such as LL, DL, PUC certificate and motor vehicle insurance. After the deadline is over, stricter enforcement will come into force. Vehicle-related documents will be checked as usual,” Behera said.
He claimed that after the implementation of the new MV Act, the road accidents have drastically come down to half. The Act should be implemented strictly for the safety of people, he added.
The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 came into effect from September 1. However, its enforcement was relaxed for a period of about three months from September 9 by the Chief Minister owing to public resentment.
In a related matter, the State Transport Authority (STA) has informed that non-transport vehicles which are more than 15 years old would not be scrapped. There is currently no such policy to scrap more these vehicles.
Owners can renew their vehicle Registration Certificate at the RTOs.
The validity of registration of transport vehicle is valid as long as its fitness certificate is valid.