Additional registration needed for installing audio system in Kolkata?

lejhoom · 22nd December 2010, 23:12

Somewhere in the 80s while I was travelling with a Kerala friend from Coimbatore to Palghat, the Kerala State Transport bus conductor demanded that the friend pay (if I remember correctly a full adult ticket charge) for the radio cum tape that was on his lap. Of course it was a portable radio, but the new packing with the picture of the radio on it was a dead giveaway. It seems that was the rule in Kerala then! No one argues with a Kerala State Transport bus conductor.

1100D · 23rd December 2010, 00:19

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Originally Posted by aroop

Somehow I didnt face this gyan when I bought mine 3 years ago. My smartcard says nothing about audio or video; I got it installed later and didnt pay anything.

Could be something new by the ailing government.

No it isn't something new. Has been there since ages. Earlier if the cop pulled you over to check your papers they definitely checked the contents of the car.

Even on my Ikon, I was once asked to show the PUC, once it was found fine, the cop had a look at the pioneer headunit, it surely looks like an aftermarket one and demanded to see the bluebook. Thankfully my Ikon came with a factory fitted system which was later swapped and hence the audio is noted in the Bluebook.

Dont know what the fine would have been, but certainly, I would not have liked loosing the Pioneer HU.

bblost · 23rd December 2010, 00:27

This is so crazy, I request you guys to post a picture of the RC with this.

Please!

Its not that I don't believe you, but I find this so strange.

taranonline · 23rd December 2010, 08:59

this is indeed crazy... seriously we are 50 years behind the developed nations...

NetfreakBombay · 23rd December 2010, 17:57

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Originally Posted by 1100D

it surely looks like an aftermarket one and demanded to see the bluebook. Thankfully my Ikon came with a factory fitted system which was later swapped and hence the audio is noted in the Bluebook.

What is a bluebook? Is it issued by manufacturer?

sumitkalindi · 23rd December 2010, 18:32

@ NetfreakBombay

Bluebook or RC is the samething.

planet_rocker · 23rd December 2010, 18:39

Audio Tax is there - Rs300 / year. And Information regarding audio is generally not mentioned in the Smart Card - the RTO generally issues a receipt for Audio Tax which is required to kept along with the Tax Token.

cityvic · 23rd December 2010, 19:09

I had got fined sometime back near 89 cinemas crossing in byepass for having an audio system without it being mentioned in the blue book.

That crossing is one deadly one,speed guns,no plates,seatbelts.

subbarao · 25th December 2010, 12:06

Hi,

What about other state regd. vehicle's which will run in kolkata?

If any one from Karnataka RTO will read these post's, deffinately they will introduce here

Joy · 27th December 2010, 19:02

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Originally Posted by blackasta

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I have paid that to the RTO and have receipt. The same is reflected in my smart card (blue book) too.
The printing on the smart card of my i10 says:

Audio: y
Video: N

The reason sales rep says that we cannot do it later is that you have to change your smart card again to get it reflected. It is a cumbersome process.
He isn't trying to cheat you.

Around Oct'10, I have bought a Chevy Beat LT. Though I have receipt of Rs. 1500/- as Audio fee for 5 years, the same is not printed in my smart card. Can you please upload a scanned copy of relevant portion of your smart card, so that I can chase my dealer.

Thanks in advance.

blackasta · 27th December 2010, 22:59

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Originally Posted by Joy

Around Oct'10, I have bought a Chevy Beat LT. Though I have receipt of Rs. 1500/- as Audio fee for 5 years, the same is not printed in my smart card. Can you please upload a scanned copy of relevant portion of your smart card, so that I can chase my dealer.

Thanks in advance.

The smart card should just say Audio: Y
Sorry I cannot put up the pic, as I am in US and the card is in India.

BolBolero · 27th December 2010, 23:44

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Originally Posted by subbarao

Hi,
What about other state regd. vehicle's which will run in kolkata?

My query too! What happens if we are driving through or visiting in an out of state vehicle. Will the cops/authorities trouble/fine us for not having the audio system mentioned in the RC book?

thedreamcatcher · 28th December 2010, 00:19

What?????

Is this for real. I have never heard of this rule. Pardon my ignorance if it actually is a very overlooked one, but I dont recollect coming over this on any of the number of cars i have had or my father has had.

Checked all my RCs now and none of them have it.

Where is the law applicable in India?

NetfreakBombay · 28th December 2010, 01:33

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Originally Posted by thedreamcatcher

Where is the law applicable in India?

Given that RTO is a state govt department, it seems to be a WB specific situation.

soleinkol · 4th January 2011, 10:44

Thanks for all the responses, and a very happy 2011 to all of you!

I got the RTO receipt (RC smartcard 30-45 days away) - but for audio it IS 1520/- INR in Beltola RTO (1500 for registration and Rs 20 is for some surcharge etc). So I was not cheated on that aspect!

I would now check if my RC smart card mentions Audio as "Y" (per Blackasta)

22nd December 2010, 23:12	#16
lejhoom BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 408 Thanked: 258 Times	Off topic: Birds of the same feather! Somewhere in the 80s while I was travelling with a Kerala friend from Coimbatore to Palghat, the Kerala State Transport bus conductor demanded that the friend pay (if I remember correctly a full adult ticket charge) for the radio cum tape that was on his lap. Of course it was a portable radio, but the new packing with the picture of the radio on it was a dead giveaway. It seems that was the rule in Kerala then! No one argues with a Kerala State Transport bus conductor.
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23rd December 2010, 00:27	#18
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,300 Thanked: 18,008 Times View My Garage	Re: Additional registration needed for installing audio system in Kolkata? This is so crazy, I request you guys to post a picture of the RC with this. Please! Its not that I don't believe you, but I find this so strange.
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23rd December 2010, 08:59	#19
taranonline BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: India Posts: 282 Thanked: 109 Times	Re: Additional registration needed for installing audio system in Kolkata? this is indeed crazy... seriously we are 50 years behind the developed nations...
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23rd December 2010, 18:32	#21
sumitkalindi BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 376 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Re: Additional registration needed for installing audio system in Kolkata? @ NetfreakBombay Bluebook or RC is the samething.
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23rd December 2010, 18:39	#22
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	Re: Additional registration needed for installing audio system in Kolkata? Audio Tax is there - Rs300 / year. And Information regarding audio is generally not mentioned in the Smart Card - the RTO generally issues a receipt for Audio Tax which is required to kept along with the Tax Token.
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23rd December 2010, 19:09	#23
cityvic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,764 Thanked: 3,391 Times View My Garage	Re: Additional registration needed for installing audio system in Kolkata? I had got fined sometime back near 89 cinemas crossing in byepass for having an audio system without it being mentioned in the blue book. That crossing is one deadly one,speed guns,no plates,seatbelts.
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25th December 2010, 12:06	#24
subbarao BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 241 Thanked: 40 Times View My Garage	Re: Additional registration needed for installing audio system in Kolkata? Hi, What about other state regd. vehicle's which will run in kolkata? If any one from Karnataka RTO will read these post's, deffinately they will introduce here
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28th December 2010, 00:19	#28
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	Re: Additional registration needed for installing audio system in Kolkata? What????? Is this for real. I have never heard of this rule. Pardon my ignorance if it actually is a very overlooked one, but I dont recollect coming over this on any of the number of cars i have had or my father has had. Checked all my RCs now and none of them have it. Where is the law applicable in India?
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4th January 2011, 10:44	#30
soleinkol BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 30 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Re: Additional registration needed for installing audio system in Kolkata? Thanks for all the responses, and a very happy 2011 to all of you! I got the RTO receipt (RC smartcard 30-45 days away) - but for audio it IS 1520/- INR in Beltola RTO (1500 for registration and Rs 20 is for some surcharge etc). So I was not cheated on that aspect! I would now check if my RC smart card mentions Audio as "Y" (per Blackasta)
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