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RTO Puducherry

The Puducherry RTO manages the major transport services of the Union Territory. These include vehicle registration, driving license services, road tax, permits, RC updates and vehicle records management. These services are provided by the Puducherry Transport Department in Regional RTO offices and online via VAHAN and Sarathi. This guide provides a simple overview of RTO codes, fees, required documents, and the vehicle registration procedure in Puducherry.

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The main PY RTO codes cover Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. These codes help you identify the RTO office linked to a vehicle registration in the Union Territory.

List of RTO Codes in Puducherry

There are 0 RTOs in Puducherry.

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RTO In Puducherry Services and Charges

RTOs in Puducherry handle many transport-related services. Here is a simple look at their main functions:

Vehicle Registration Services

The Puducherry RTO offers the following vehicle-registration services.

  • Vehicle registration
  • RC renewal
  • Ownership transfer
  • Address change in RC
  • Hypothecation updates
  • Driving licence services
  • Permits
  • Duplicate RC
  • Road tax payment
  • NOC services
  • Motor vehicle tax services

Various charges for different types of vehicle registration services are listed below.

Vehicle Registration Services Fees
Issue of Certificates of Registration or New Registration
Invalid Carriage Rs. 50
Motorcycle Rs. 300
Three-wheeler/ Quadricycle Rs. 600
Light Motor Vehicle Rs. 600
Medium Goods/ Passenger Vehicle Rs. 1,000
Heavy Goods/ Passenger Vehicle Rs. 1,500
Imported Motor Vehicle (Two or Three-wheeled vehicle) Rs. 2,500
Imported Motor Vehicle (Four or more-wheeled vehicle) Rs. 5,000
Any other vehicle not mentioned above Rs. 3,000
Smart Card fee Rs. 200
Issue of duplicate certificate of registration Half of the registration fees
Transfer of ownership Half of the registration fees
Change of residence Half of the registration fees
Issue or extension of a temporary certificate of registration Half of the registration fees

Note: The fees provided above are in accordance with the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.

Driving Licence Services

Puducherry RTOs handle the following:

  • Issue learner's licences
  • Issue a permanent driving licence (DL)
  • Renew driving licences
  • Issue a duplicate driving licence
  • Address change in driving licence

Here are the fees for different driving license services across India.

Driving License Service Charges
Learner's test fee or repeat test fee Rs. 50
Learner's license Rs. 150
Permanent driving license Rs. 200
Driving license test or repeat test fee for each class of vehicle Rs. 300
Issue of an International Driving Permit Rs. 1,000
The addition of another class of vehicle to the driving licence Rs. 500
Renewal of driving licence Rs. 200
Renewal of a driving licence for which an application is made after the grace period Rs. 300 plus Rs. 1,000 for every year of delay
Any application for a change in address or any other particulars recorded in the driving licence, e.g. address, etc. Rs. 200

Road Tax Collection

Road tax in Puducherry is levied under the Puducherry Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1967. The Act allows the Government to levy tax on motor vehicles used in the Union Territory of Puducherry.

The taxes collected are:

Type of Vehicle Lifetime Tax
Motorcycles, motor scooters and similar two-wheelers above 55cc
Up to ₹5 lakh 2% of the vehicle's original cost
Above ₹5 lakh 8% of the vehicle's original cost
Motor vehicles [including Ambulance, Hearse van, Mobile Clinic, Camper van/Caravan for private use (non-transport), etc.
Up to ₹10 lakh, irrespective of unladen weight 4% of the vehicle's original cost
Above ₹10 lakh and up to ₹40 lakh, irrespective of unladen weight 7% of the vehicle's original cost
Above ₹40 lakh, irrespective of unladen weight 8% of the vehicle's original cost
E-rickshaw, irrespective of seating capacity 1.5% of the vehicle's original cost
Three-wheelers ( not permitted to carry more than 4 persons, including the driver 3% of the vehicle's original cost

Transport Permits

Commercial and transport vehicles in Puducherry need valid permits where applicable. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, states that a transport vehicle cannot be used in a public place unless permitted by a valid permit.

Vehicle Registration Process in Puducherry

According to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, you must apply for the vehicle registration in Form 20 within 7 days of vehicle delivery.

  1. Collect Form 21 and Form 22 from the dealer.

  2. Fill Form 20 for vehicle registration.

  3. Keep the insurance policy, address proof, PAN card, Form 60, and temporary registration details ready.

  4. Visit the RTO based on your residence or place of business.

  5. Pay the registration fee and road tax.

  6. Present the vehicle for inspection if the RTO asks.

  7. After verification, the RTO issues the registration number and RC.

Documents Required for New Vehicle Registration

Keep the following paperwork ready to register a new vehicle:

Documents Required for Transfer of Ownership

Keep the following paperwork ready to transfer ownership:

Role of RTO in Vehicle Insurance in Puducherry

The RTO records help the insurers verify the registration number of the registered owner, the class of the vehicle, the location of registration, and the validity of the RC. According to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, a valid third-party insurance certificate is required for a new vehicle registration. Third-party insurance is also made compulsory under Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988.

FAQs

Can I access RTO services in Puducherry online?

Yes. In Puducherry, you can access vehicle registration and driving licence services online through the Parivahan website. Through Parivahan, you can access several services, such as applying for a new DL, renewing a DL, and duplicating a DL, etc., online.

What is the Puducherry RTO office address?

The main Puducherry RTO is located at East Coast Road, 100 Feet Road, Ozhathaikeerapalayam, Mudaliarpet, Puducherry.

Is RTO vehicle registration mandatory in Puducherry?

Yes. According to the Motor Vehicles Act, vehicle registration with the RTO is mandatory before a motor vehicle is used on a public road.