New driving license rules to simplify process and enhance road safety, click to know
New Delhi: In a bid to overhaul the cumbersome process of obtaining a driver’s license in India and enhance road safety measures, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has announced significant reforms set to come into effect from June 1, 2024. These reforms aim to streamline the process, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and ensure better-trained drivers on Indian roads.
Key Highlights of the Revised Regulations:
1. Driving tests at accredited private schools: The traditional mandatory driving test at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) will be replaced by the option to take the test at authorized private driving schools. Upon successful completion, candidates will receive a certificate, eliminating the need for further testing at the RTO.
2. Stricter penalties: The new rules introduce stricter penalties for driving without a valid license, with fines now reaching up to ₹2,000. Minors caught driving will face more severe penalties, including a ₹25,000 fine, potential action against parents, and cancellation of the vehicle’s registration certificate.
3. Eco-friendly initiatives: The MoRTH is implementing eco-friendly measures to reduce vehicular pollution and promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption. This includes phasing out 9,000 outdated government vehicles and raising emission standards as part of broader environmental efforts.
4. Simplified application process: The paperwork required for applying for a driver’s license has been simplified. Additionally, the Ministry has announced a revised fee structure for various types of licenses, effective June 1, 2024.
Revised fee structure:
- Learner’s license: ₹200
- Learner’s license renewal: ₹200
- International license: ₹1,000
- Permanent license: ₹200
- Permanent license renewal: ₹200
- Issue of a renewed driver’s license: ₹200
How to apply for a license online:
The introduction of an online platform has made the application process more convenient for applicants. Here are the steps to apply for a license online:
1. Visit https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/.
2. Select the concerned state.
3. Click on “New Driving Licence” from the “Driving Licence” menu.
4. Enter your “Learning Licence Number” and “Date of Birth” to proceed.
5. Fill out the application form.
6. Click on the next button to proceed.
7. Visit RTO on the scheduled date with the original documents and fee slip.
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J.P. Nadda reviews Tamil Nadu BJP’s preparedness for 2026 Assembly poll
Chennai (PTI): BJP national president and Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Saturday reviewed the preparedness of the Tamil Nadu unit of the party in facing the 2026 Assembly election.
Nadda, who participated in the state core group meeting held here during his one-day visit to the city, advised the party senior functionaries to commence the preparatory work for the upcoming Assembly election and also carry out the organisational work of the party, a senior leader said.
The meeting, held with Tamil Nadu BJP chief and Legislature party leader Nainar Nagenthiran in the chair, was attended by national co-incharge of Tamil Nadu affairs P Sudhakar Reddy, TN unit’s co-convener H Raja, national Mahila Morcha president and legislator Vanathi Srinivasan, and former state presidents: Pon Radhakrishnan and Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, among others.
"At the meeting, our state president Nainar Nagendran expressed the resolve to oust the DMK government from power in the 2026 election and ensure maximum number of BJP members in the state Assembly," the party’s senior functionary Vinoj P Selvam said.
Nadda, who is the Union Minister for Health, Chemicals and Fertilisers, is in the city to participate in the sixth international conference on Saiva Siddhanta being held under the auspices of the Dharmapuram Adheenam at the SRM Institute of Science & Technology, here.
