My car driving licence was valid till May 15, 2019. As per the rules of the Motor Vehicles Act, if the licence is renewed within one year from the date of expiry, the individual need not apply for a learners licence and once again undergo the driving test. The one year period for me was to end on May 15, 2020. However, on account of COVID the country was in lockdown and offices of RTO were shut during the months of April and May. The Government of India has issued several relief measures including extensions of various statutory dates including extension of expiry period upto December 31, 2020 for driving licences with original expiry date of Febryary 2020 onwards. However, when I applied for a renewal of my driving licence, I was informed by the RTO officials that such an extension was not applicable in my case. I find this strange! Requiring individuals to go through the detailed formality of applying for a learners licence and taking the test not only inconvenient such individuals but also subjects such individuals and the general public to increased risks of being afflicted with COVID when such formalities may not be warranted. I would request the transport authorities to deliberate amongst themselves and also seek clarifications from the Transport Ministry if required on this matter. I am keenly awaiting a response on my concern and am sure other affected individuals in my place too would be very eager to know the final decision. Thanks
RTO India customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
Jan 11, 2021
Updated by Acazi I have not yet received a response
Jan 13, 2021
Updated by Acazi Not yet received a response.
Jan 18, 2021
Updated by Acazi Request that my complaint be resolved at the earliest since a delayed response may not yield any benefits.
Jan 22, 2021
Updated by Acazi It has been over a month since I posted my query and haven't received a response. Every passing day individuals may be getting inconvenienced and subjecting them to being afflicted with COVID due to non relaxation of practices during COVID. I urge a quick resolution of the query