Srinagar: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir has directed all the schools, and colleges to obtain temporary permits for the inter-district movement.
As per the notification, those seeking the temporary permit for the movement from one district to another for picnic purposes, have to log on to the website: vahan.parivahan.gov.in or a nearby Common Service Center (CSC) and the temporary permit (TP) will be auto-approved and can be printed directly from the user end.
The notification stated that in accordance with sections 69 and 87 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, buses operating in areas not covered by their general permit conditions should secure an online temporary permit for the movement.
According to the notice, institutions must secure a temporary permit under section 66 of the Motor Vehicles Act by applying online through the Parivahan Portal.
A top officer at the transport department Kashmir said that the service is designed for auto-approval; ensuring permits are generated automatically upon payment of the requisite fee.
The senior officer said that this will streamline the process to facilitate institutions in complying with regulatory requirements while ensuring smooth and safe transportation during the picnic season.
(KNO)