The Regional Transport Rural Office is providing transport department services to vehicle owners, drivers, and applicants within the stipulated time frames as per regulations. Allegations made by transport businessmen in this regard are unfounded, and no complaints are pending with this office, clarified Regional Transport Officer Vijay Kathole here, on Monday.
Transport business associations and the Nagpur Truckers Unity had accused the Regional Transport Office of causing inconvenience to vehicle owners and drivers due to officer absenteeism. In response, the Transport Office has issued a fact-based clarification. Although some positions for Assistant Regional Transport Officers are vacant, the responsibility of processing applications and resolving cases has been assigned to the active officers. Consequently, daily tasks are being completed within the specified time frames, stated Kathole.
The offices in all talukas within the jurisdiction of the Regional Transport Rural Office and the main office are conducting operations as per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 and its regulations. As of July 24, 2024, the office has provided detailed information on the actions taken on various service applications from vehicle owners, license holders, and applicants. This includes 3,061 applications for vehicle registration (through vehicle dealers), 1,179 applications for vehicle transfer records, 894 applications for fitness certificates (for transport vehicles), and services covering 29 categories.
Additionally, information on the various types of licenses issued to drivers and applicants up to July 24, 2024, has been provided. This includes 3,488 applications for temporary licenses, 1,192 applications for new licenses, and 877 applications for license renewals, totaling 22 types of licenses processed. Addressing the accusations made by the Nagpur Truckers Unity, Kathole emphasized that the Regional Transport Rural Office is committed to providing services to the general public within the designated time frames.