Government may allow digital versions of vehicle documents

According to a media report, the Government of India is planning an amendment to the Motor Vehicles Rules. Once the new rules come into effect, traffic police will be able to accept digital copies of vehicle documents like registration certificates, driving licenses, certificates of insurance, pollution certificates and commercial vehicle permits. Physical copies of the documents need not be carried.

To avail the service, one has to first create an account on DigiLocker, the government's cloud-based service. The required documents can be fetched from various government organisations and will be seen in the 'Issued Documents' section of the app. However, documents uploaded by the user will not be accepted. These are shown under the 'Uploaded Documents' section. The digital documents can also be shared with other departments to be used as identity or address proof. The DigiLocker App is available for download for Android and iOS phones.

The draft also includes new rules that will make it mandatory for construction materials like sand and soil to be carried only in a closed body. It is also mentioned that fitness certificates for freight vehicles should be renewed every two years. The current rule makes it mandatory to renew the certificate annually.

Source: Economic Times