There are two different type of permits available for motor vehicles in India. They are national permit and local permit. The fees levied by the registering authority for different class of vehicles is different.
Local permit fees for different category of vehicles
If the owner of a motor vehicle wants to apply for a local permit, the charges levied for different categories of vehicles is as follows:
| Class of the vehicle | Fees levied | Period of which permit is valid |
| Light goods vehicle (LGV) | Rs.2000 | 5 years |
| Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) | Rs.2500 | 5 years |
| For authorisation in case of a Light Goods Vehicle | Rs. 500 | 1 year |
National permit fees for different category of vehicles
If the owner of a motor vehicle wants to apply for a national permit, he has to apply for at least 3 states in the country with the exception of Delhi. The charges levied for different categories of vehicles is as follows:
| Class of the vehicle | Fees levied | Period of which permit is valid |
| Light goods vehicle (LGV) | Rs.2015 | 5 years |
| Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) | Rs.2515 | 5 years |
| For authorisation in case of a Light Goods Vehicle | Rs. 500 | 1 year |
National permit for different states in India
The national permit fees for different states in India varies. In the table mentioned below, the national permit for a few of the states have been provided.
| Serial number | Name of the state | National permit fees |
| 1 | Haryana | Rs.5000 |
| 2 | Rajasthan | Rs.5000 |
| 3 | Madhya Pradesh | Rs.5000 |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | Rs.5000 |
| 5 | Himachal Pradesh | Rs.5000 |
| 6 | Jammu and Kashmir | Rs.5000 |
| 7 | Punjab | Rs.5000 |
| 8 | Bihar | Rs.5000 |
| 9 | Gujarat | Rs.5000 |
| 10 | Maharashtra | Rs.5000 |
| 11 | Orissa | Rs.5000 |
| 12 | West Bengal | Rs.5000 |
| 13 | Kerala | Rs.5000 |
| 14 | Assam | Rs.5000 |
| 15 | Meghalaya | Rs.5000 |
| 16 | Tamil Nadu | Rs.3000 |
| 17 | Andhra Pradesh | Rs.3000 |
| 18 | Chandigarh | Rs.1500 |
| 19 | Pondicherry | Rs.1500 |
Other fees and charges for different permits
| Type of permit | Permit fees | Period for which permit is valid |
| Light Goods Vehicle (LGV) | Rs.1215 | For 5 years |
| Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) | Rs.1615 | For 5 years |
| Contract Carriage Permit for buses | Rs.1100 | For 5 years |
| All India Tourist Permit for buses | Rs.500 | For 1 year |
| Stage Carriage Permit for Red line, Blue lines, Suvidha and Interstate Permits (Renewal fee) | Rs.1100 | For 5 years |
| Point to Point Permit | Rs.500 | For 4 months |
| Counter signature for Haryana & Punjab State | ||
| LGV | Rs.1500 | For 5 years |
| HMV | Rs.2500 | For 5 years |
| Counter Signature for other State Stage Carriage | Rs.2500 | For 5 years |
- Temporary Permit will be issued at Rs. 20 per day which is subject to tax paid to Borders.
- The charges levied for authorisation of AITPs for other states with minimum of two states being issued is decided by the states involved at the home state of the applicant or the state border.
Renewal of permit and charges levied for it
- A permit other than a temporary permit or a special permit issued under subsection (8)of section 88 is valid for a period of 5 years.
- The renewal charges for a permit are same as the fee levied for issuance of a new permit.
- For renewal of a permit, the applicant has to submit application (PRA) in addition to the fee required for renewal and other requirements 15 days prior to the expiry of the permit. If the applicant does pay the fee by the due date, the late fee is payable by the applicant for the renewal of permits as follows:
The charge for the issue of a duplicate renewal permit is half that of the charge of issue of a permit renewal.
Replacement of a vehicle
- The government of India provides the owner of a vehicle with a permit to replace the vehicle with another of the same nature and keep the permi intact.
- A four month period for replacement of the vehicle is provided by the government when the owner of the vehicle gets it registered in replacement mode.
- The four month period starts from the date of deposit of the permit.
- If the four month period expires, the late charges levied on the holder of the permit are as follows:
- For first 30 days after the expiration of four month replacement period, the charges levied stand at Rs.10 per day.
- From 31st to 60th day after the expiration of four month replacement period, the charges levied stand at Rs.20 per day.
- From 61st to 120th day after the expiration of four month replacement period, the charges levied stand at Rs.20 per day.
- From 121st to 180th day after the expiration of four month replacement period, the charges levied stand at Rs.60 per day.
- From 181st day after the expiration of four month replacement period, the charges levied stand at Rs.100 per day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who should be opting for a permit?Any individual who is a registered owner of any transport vehicle can opt for a permit subject to the restrictions as per the notification of the Government.
- What are the different forms which are required for application of a permit?The different forms which are required for the application of a permit are prescribed under the Motor Vehicles Rules. They are Form 45, Form 46, Form PCA, Form P.G.A., Form P. TEMP., Form P.S.A., and Form P.R.A.
- What kind of action is taken in case of violation of the conditions in relation to permits?For offenders who violate conditions in regard to permits for commercial vehicles have to face actions which is taken by the STA against them under Section 86 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
- Who is responsible for the enforcement of conditions in relation to permits?The conditions in relation to permits are enforced by the Enforcement Wing of Transport Department as well as the local traffic police.
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