New Delhi (ILNS): In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delhi Government has extended the validity of all documents related to the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 and the Central Motor vehicle rules, 1989 till December 31.
This was stated in a government order issued by the National Capital territory of Delhi, Transport department. The order said: “The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had issued an advisory dated March 30, 2020 and June 9 to all states and Union Territories regarding extension of validity of documents related to Motors Vehicles Act 1988 and Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. It was advised that the validity of Fitness, Permit (all types), License, Registration or any other concerned document(s) whose extension of validity could not or not likely be granted due to lockdown and which has expired since February 1 or would expire by September 30, 2020, the same may be treated to be valid till 30th of September 2020.”
It was further stated: “Taking into consideration the grim situation for prevention of spread of COVID-19 across the country, it has now been advised that the documents such as Fitness, Permit (all types), Driving License, Registration or any other concerned document(s) may be considered in this category of relaxation whose extension of validity could not or not likely be granted due to lockdown and which had expired since February 1 or would expire by December 31, 2020 the same may be treated to be valid till December 31, 2020.”