RTA Telangana - Functions, Fees & Code List

 Introduction

RTO or the Regional Transport Office is a government department dedicated to providing services related to transport, roads, vehicles, etc., to the people. There can be various reasons due to which you may have to visit the RTO. It can be related to driving licence, road tax, vehicle registration, vehicle inspection, road safety, etc.

The state of Telangana has 36 RTOs covering all the districts of the state. Every district has a separate RTO code allotted to it. These RTO codes play a significant role, especially during vehicle registration. To know more about Telangana RTO codes in detail, read the table below.

RTO Codes of Telangana

Read the table below for Telangana RTO list along with their codes -

Vehicle Registration at Telangana RTO

Under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, it is not allowed to drive a vehicle without RTO registration. Therefore all motor vehicle owners must get vehicle registration in Telangana at the nearest RTO.

There are two types of vehicle registration in Telangana -

1. Permanent Registration -

Under permanent registration, your vehicle is registered with Telangana RTO for the next 15 years. You will have to renew the vehicle registration in Telangana after 15 years. To get a permanent vehicle registration in Telangana, follow the steps mentioned below-

• Go to the closest RTO in the state.

• You will be required to fill RTO application form (Form numbers 20, 21,&22). The Telangana RTO application forms are also available online at Telangana RTO website and can be downloaded by the applicant.

• Enter all the mandatory details required in the forms.

• The applicant will be required to submit certain documents –

• Passport-size Photographs

• Identity Proof

• Address Proof

• Insurance Certificate

• PUC Certificate (Pollution Under Certificate)

• Vehicle Invoice

• TRN Number (Temporary Registration Number)

• Submit the form with these documents.

• Once the form is submitted, the verification process will begin. During the verification, the applicant will be asked to bring the vehicle to Telangana RTO.

• After the verification process is duly completed, the RTO in Telangana will issue the vehicle registration number.

2. Temporary Registration -

When an individual purchases any vehicle, temporary vehicle registration in Telangana is issued by the dealer. To avoid any future issues, you should get a permanent TS vehicle registration number within 30 days of the temporary registration issued from the Telangana RTO.

As you get your vehicle registered it is equally important to get a good insurance plan for your vehicle. There are two types of vehicle insurance, an individual can subscribe -

• Third-party Policy Insurance -

This vehicle insurance policy is cheaper and pocket-friendly. It covers expenses of the damages caused to a third party in the case of an accident.

• Comprehensive Policy Insurance -

This insurance policy covers not only third-party damages but also damages that happen to your own vehicle.

Driving a motor vehicle without insurance is illegal in Telangana. One can choose a suitable plan for their car from a range of vehicle insurance policies available at Bajaj MARKETS.

Read more: New Vehicle Registration Process

Functions of Telangana RTO

There are many features and functions of the Telangana RTO -

• Driving licence -

The primary duty of the RTO is to issue driving licences. It includes all types of driving licences, be it permanent, temporary, international, renewed, or duplicate.

• Registration -

At the RTO, one can also get a trade certificate, temporary/permanent vehicle registration, renewal/duplicate registration, address change, transfer of ownership, endorsement, etc.

• Permits -

It also sanctions, reissues, and renews permits. This is available for rickshaws, taxi cabs, busses, goods carriage permits, and many more t types.

• Vehicular Taxes -

The Telangana RTO is also responsible for collecting different types of taxes like green tax, lifetime tax, quarterly tax, border tax, etc. It also has to deal with the tax exemption cases.

• Fitness Certificate -

It also issues fitness certificates to the transport vehicles.

• Collection of Fees -

RTOs also hold the responsibility for the collection of all the fees like a licence issue, vehicle registration, etc.

• Penalties -

Any charges (prosecution and compounding) charged by the Telangana transport department are also looked after by the Telangana RTO.

RTO Fees

Certain charges are levied on the services rendered by the Telangana RTO

The table below mentions the fee charged by the RTO in Telangana for different vehicle class -

The RTO is also responsible to keep a check on whether the vehicles on the road are abiding by the mandatory vehicle insurance norms of the country. If you don’t have third-party liability insurance you can land in trouble with the TS RTO, and may also end up paying some fines.

Conclusion

Telangana RTO tries to provide smooth and quick services to the state residents. The government tries to work efficiently and effectively by compartmentalising every possible service. As a citizen, we must cooperate with the authorities and get vehicles officially registered in TS RTO.

One must also get their vehicles insured to cover expenses of any unfortunate event. The Bajaj MARKETS platform has a wide range of car insurance plans provided by different insurers. You can explore the right auto insurance plan on the official website or download the app.