The government on Tuesday announced further extension till September 30 for validity of motor vehicle documents, including driving license and vehicle fitness, in view of COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier, the Centre through an advisory on March 30 announced the extension of the validity of fitness, permit (all types), driving license, registration or any other concerned document till June 30. “Given the current circumstances to avoid hardships being faced by transporters and citizens, State governments are further advised that these documents be considered valid till September 30, 2020 for enforcement purpose,” Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari said. He said the government had earlier on March 30 extended the validity of documents till June 30, 2020. ”... considering the situation for prevention of COVID-19 still continues, and as per the requests received, Shri Gadkari directed his Ministry to issue advise for extension of this period till 30th Sept for treating the documents valid for enforcement purposes,” the ministry said in a statement.

Source: The Hindu June 09, 2020 13:39 UTC