Types of Motor Vehicle Permits in India

The different types of permits available for a passenger vehicle are as follows:

1. Auto Rickshaw and Taxi permits: Auto Rickshaw and Taxi permits are issued to auto rickshaws and taxis in the region of Delhi by MLO Burari. The fare levied by these vehicles is calculated via a meter mounted. The fares for auto rickshaw and taxi are as follows:

1. Phat Phat sewa: A Phat Phat sewa permit was earlier issued to motor vehicles that were three wheeled and had harley davidson engines. Now Phat Phat sewa permits are issued to vehicles that ply on a fixed route and have a maximum capacity of 10 people including the driver. The fares are determined by the STA.
2. Eco friendly sewa: The eco friendly sewa permit is issued to vehicles that have three wheels and run on battery. These vehicles can have a seating capacity upto 11 including the driver.
3. Contract Carriage Buses Permits (Chartered Buses): A Contract Carriage Buses Permits (Chartered Buses) is the most common type of permit issued in the mould of hire and reward purpose. A contract is signed between the holder of the permit and the operator of the vehicle which allows the bus to be driven from one location to another on a fixed route. The driver of the bus should possess the list of passengers travelling in the chartered bus. The driver cannot allow any other passenger other than the names mentioned on the list to travel on the chartered bus. Contract Carriage Buses Permits (Chartered Buses) ar issued under section 74 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. An applicant for this permit via PCA form.
4. Stage carriage permits: Stage carriage permits are issued by the government of Delhi to buses that travel on different routes of the city picking up passengers. The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses and private buses come under this category. Stage carriage permits are issued under section 70 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The fares are determined by STA. The fares are as follows:

1. Temporary permits: Temporary permits are issued to vehicles under section 87 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. It allows the vehicle to operate outside of Delhi for a limited period of time. The circumstances in which a vehicle is issued a temporary permit are as follows:

• If the vehicle is travelling outside of the city and carrying passengers for a religious event or convention.
• If the vehicle is travelling outside of the city for the purpose of seasonal business.
• If the vehicle is travelling outside of the city so that a person can apply for the renewal of a permit or to resolve a pending decision.

To obtain a permit for motor cabs, the following criteria should be met:

• Its seating capacity should be five.
• The applicant applying for this permit should have an office with a telephone at a suitable location such that passengers can book it.
• The applicant should have the finances to buy the vehicle for which he or she is applying for a permit. Also, the applicant should have adequate parking space for the parking of vehicles.

1. Rent a cab permits: Rent a cab scheme was launched in India in 1989. To obtain a Rent a cab permit, the following criteria should be met by the applicant:

• The applicant should possess a 24 hour telephone.
• The applicant should have adequate parking space.
• The applicant should have experience of transport and passenger business.
• The applicant should at least be the owner of 50 cabs and 50% of them should be air conditioned.
• The passenger tax is paid in the state of operation by the applicant.

1. Institution/School Buses: Under the societies act of 1960, Institution/School Buses permits are provided to vehicles that are owned by educational institutions. The vehicles are painted in golden yellow color and also exempted from road tax.
2. All India Tourist Permit (AITP): For a vehicle to obtain All India Tourist Permit (AITP) the criteria to be met is as follows: If the vehicle is a bus, it should be a luxury bus which is white in color. It should have a blue ribbon which is 5 cms wide that is placed at the center of the exterior of the body of the bus. The word 'Tourist' is to be included on the two sides of the vehicle.

The national permit for a vehicle expires in 9 years from the date of its issue for a motor cab and 8 years for any vehicle other than the motor cab. If the motor vehicle is replaced by another vehicle that is not older than 2 years, no renewal is required. Also it essential for the vehicle to be equipped with public address system, drinking water, push full back seats, fans, curtains, a separate driver cabin etc.