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New Delhi : The validity of documents related to Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, 1988, and Central Motor Vehicle (CMV) Rules, 1989, has been extended till  October 31, 2021

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had issued  advisories dated March 30, 2020, June 9, 2020 , August 24, 2020, December 27, 2020 ,March 26, 2021, and June 17, 2021,  regarding extension of validity of  documents related to Motor 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) might be treated to be valid till September 30, 2021.

Taking into consideration the need to prevent the spread of Covid-19, it is further advised that all of above referred documents may be treated to be valid till October 31, 2021. This covers all documents whose validity has expired since February 1, 2020, or would expire by  October 31,  2021, according to a PIB release, Enforcement authorities are advised to treat such documents valid till October 31, 2021. This will help out citizens in availing transport related services while maintaining social distancing.