Kolkata (WB) RTO

The Motor Vehicle Act’s rules and regulations are followed by Kolkata RTO. The following are some of the main functions of Kolkata RTO:

1. Collection of Taxes & Charges

The government imposes a road fee on several types of cars, which must be paid by all vehicles. The size and kind of vehicle affect the tax rates. Motor Vehicle Tax is the term used to collect these fees (MV Tax). The relevant RTO in that area is in charge of it. In addition, RTO is responsible for collecting cutting-edge International Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) payments. For departmental action cases, there are additional fees.

2. Road Safety

The Kolkata RTO is responsible for ensuring that all motor vehicles adhere to the law and drive safely. Additionally, it made sure that everyone followed the rules of road safety. Additionally, it makes sure that drivers abide by the requirements of the Motor Vehicles Act to reduce unnecessary hazards. The RTO also keeps a record of whether third-party liability insurance is present on every registered vehicle. If proven to be without insurance, it may therefore cancel the driver’s license or the vehicle’s registration.

3. Vehicle Registration

The Kolkata RTO is responsible for motor vehicle registration. In addition, it issues NOCs and issues transport licenses (No Objection Certificates). When transferring a vehicle’s registration from one RTO to another state’s RTO, a NOC is necessary. It involves driving a car bought in one state into another. As a result, if a vehicle is sold, the RTO is also concerned with updating the registration of the vehicle with the new owner.

4. Provision of DL

The RTO is responsible for issuing driving permits to both drivers and passengers. The RTO conducts driving tests to gather all necessary information about the driver. Additionally, the permitted class of cars is checked. Accordingly, the RTO issues a learner’s license, permanent license, commercial license, or international driving permit. Furthermore, it handles license renewal and duplicate license issuance. It also matters if the vehicle has the gear or not. Depending on whether the vehicle is used to transport passengers or goods, a different license is required.

5. Vehicle Inspection

The RTO conducts periodic inspections of the cars. It is done to inspect the state of the moving cars on the road. As a result, they verify the pertinent paperwork and the registration status of the automobiles. Additionally, if they possess a current, valid No Pollution Certificate (NPC). Additionally, they check to determine if the car is safe to drive and worth taking out on the road.