Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI: The Transport Department has consistently emphasised the importance of safe travel on roads through collaboration with vehicle users to prevent accidents and reduce fatalities. To achieve this goal, under the supervision of Gautam Das, a transport official on special duty, a departmental support team has been proactively conducting regular visits to homes and offices of vehicle owners with improper documentation as part of a special public service initiative.
This programme offers on-the-spot resolution of document-related grievances, driver’s licence services, tax payments, and other essential facilities. However, many vehicle owners, particularly those with luxury vehicles and multinational companies, have yet to rectify their vehicle documents. It has also come to light that some entities have not even paid pending taxes and penalties for their vehicles.
A senior transport official stressed that proper vehicle documentation is critical to ensuring the safety of passengers and drivers. “Valid documents are the primary and most crucial requirement for any vehicle. Without them, a vehicle cannot be deemed ‘live’ or legally operational,” he stated. He further warned that in case of accidents involving such vehicles, third-party victims might not receive compensation from the government or insurance companies. In recent years, many accident victims have faced dire circumstances due to inadequate compensation stemming from improper documentation.
The official highlighted the necessity of regular checks and renewals of vehicle machinery, fitness certificates, and all related documents. He urged owners to clear pending dues, including taxes, and update documents like driver’s licences, fitness certificates, permits, and pollution-free certificates promptly.
The Transport Department has heightened vigilance, particularly against commercial vehicles, multinational enterprises, and construction companies operating without valid documentation to prevent road safety violations.
Gautam Das humbly appealed to vehicle owners to rectify their documents online from their homes and contribute to safer roads by June 30, 2025.
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