New Delhi (NVI): Amid nationwide lockdown over novel coronavirus, the Central government today extended the validity of documents like driving licenses, permits and registration that expired since February 1.
In an advisory to all states and Union Territories, the Ministry of Road and Transport has asked them to treat such documents as valid till June 30.
The government took the decision to facilitate people facing difficulties in renewing the validity of various motor vehicle documents due to nationwide lockdown and closure of government transport offices.
The documents include fitness, permits (all types), driving licence, registration or any other concerned document under the Motor Vehicle Rules.
The advisory also states that all the state governments should implement the advisory in “letter and spirit” so that the people and transporters and organisations rendering essential services do not get harassed and face difficulties.
Meanwhile, the central government on Monday said that there are no plans to extend the current 21-day lockdown which came into force on March 24, 2020.
However , the 21-day lockdown, will continue till April 14, aimed to curb the spread of coronavirus.
