Sarkari Yojana
Auto Rickshaw Regulation Scheme
About Auto Rickshaw Regulation Scheme
Madhya Pradesh’s Transport Department has brought in the “Auto Rickshaw Regulation Scheme” to govern how auto rickshaws operate, so that road safety, uniformity and compliance with motor vehicle law are ensured. It enforces rules on vehicle age limits, permit validity, speed control, vehicle tracking devices and route rationalisation for every operator, persons with disabilities included.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Regional Transport Authorities
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Auto Rickshaw Regulation Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
General Eligibility
Applicants must live in Madhya Pradesh
Applicants must live in Madhya Pradesh.
Applicants must own or operate an auto rickshaw
Applicants must own or operate an auto rickshaw.
Applicants must hold a valid driving licence appropriate…
Applicants must hold a valid driving licence appropriate for driving an auto rickshaw.
A petrol or diesel auto rickshaw must be…
A petrol or diesel auto rickshaw must be no older than 10 years from its manufacturing year.
Applicants must seek a permit or its renewal…
Applicants must seek a permit or its renewal under the Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicle Rules, 1994.
Applicants must meet the prescribed safety, speed and…
Applicants must meet the prescribed safety, speed and tracking requirements.
Persons with disability may apply if they satisfy…
Persons with disability may apply if they satisfy every statutory driving and vehicle fitness condition.
Applicants must have no major traffic violations or…
Applicants must have no major traffic violations or criminal offences under motor vehicle laws in the past year. For Auto Rickshaw / E-Cart / E-Rickshaw Owners:
The vehicle must follow the colour-coding rules set…
The vehicle must follow the colour-coding rules set by the Regional Transport Authority.
The route number and auto-stand details must be…
The route number and auto-stand details must be clearly shown in red letters on a visible white circular background.
The owner must keep all valid papers in…
The owner must keep all valid papers in the vehicle, namely the registration certificate, fitness certificate, insurance, permit, pollution control certificate and motor vehicle tax receipt.
The owner must not modify the vehicle, for…
The owner must not modify the vehicle, for example by fitting music systems or making unauthorised changes; doing so may lead to cancellation of the permit.
The owner is answerable for meeting every condition…
The owner is answerable for meeting every condition the authorities attach to the permit. For Drivers:
Drivers must wear the prescribed uniform when driving
Drivers must wear the prescribed uniform when driving.
Drivers must not repeatedly break traffic rules, for…
Drivers must not repeatedly break traffic rules, for instance by jumping red lights, ignoring lane discipline, overspeeding or committing offences under motor vehicle laws.
Drivers must never drive under the influence of…
Drivers must never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Drivers must not smoke or use a mobile…
Drivers must not smoke or use a mobile phone at the wheel.
Drivers must not carry more passengers than permitted;…
Drivers must not carry more passengers than permitted; a first offence attracts a ₹1,000 fine and repeat offences lead to permit cancellation.
Drivers must keep all vehicle documents with them…
Drivers must keep all vehicle documents with them while driving, as the law requires.
Benefits Provided
Auto Rickshaw Regulation Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Benefits:
Orderly, regulated running of auto rickshaws throughout Madhya…
Orderly, regulated running of auto rickshaws throughout Madhya Pradesh.
Safer roads thanks to speed governors capped at…
Safer roads thanks to speed governors capped at 40 kilometers per hour.
Compulsory vehicle tracking devices linked to the Transport…
Compulsory vehicle tracking devices linked to the Transport Department's central server.
A standard permit system with fixed validity periods
A standard permit system with fixed validity periods.
Planned route allocation and marked auto stands
Planned route allocation and marked auto stands.
Coverage of all eligible operators, including persons with…
Coverage of all eligible operators, including persons with disabilities. Validity:
A permanent permit remains valid for 5 years
A permanent permit remains valid for 5 years
A temporary permit remains valid for up to…
A temporary permit remains valid for up to 4 months
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Application form in the format prescribed under the…
Application form in the format prescribed under the Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicle Rules
Vehicle Registration Certificate
Vehicle Registration Certificate
Current permit or an application for renewing it
Current permit or an application for renewing it
A valid driving licence
A valid driving licence
Certificate of fitness
Certificate of fitness
Certificate of insurance
Certificate of insurance
Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
Proof that motor vehicle tax has been paid
Proof that motor vehicle tax has been paid
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Auto Rickshaw Regulation Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Go to the Regional Transport Authority during office…
Go to the Regional Transport Authority during office hours and ask the staff responsible for issuing and receiving applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.
Complete every mandatory field and attach copies of…
Complete every mandatory field and attach copies of the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Hand in the filled and signed form with…
Hand in the filled and signed form with the documents at the Regional Transport Authority.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.