Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
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Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

1. Address of residence
   
2. Insurance details
   
3. Fitness certificate
   
4. Registration Certificate
   
   

• It is necessary to get private service vehicle permit if you want to run your private vehicle on rent/remuneration or any business.
  
• It is mandatory for owner of a transport vehicle to obtain permit and use permit in accordance with the conditions of the permit granted or countersigned by the Regional or State Transport Authority.
  
• Granting of permit is decided by the State Transport Authority/Regional Transport Authority Board as the case may be, keeping in view the overall public interest and advantages to the public, of the services likely to be provided, subject to compliance of the requisite condition and formalities.
  
• Applications for permits are available in the office of the secretary State Transport Authority and secretary Regional Transport Authority. The applicant must first apply for allotment. After which the applicant can register the vehicle as a transport vehicle in the R.T.A./S.T.A.
  
  

• More information related to permit application process can be obtained via following link: More information
  
• Information related to operation of the permit management system portal can be obtained via following link: Permit system
  
• Private Service vehicle refers to a motor vehicle that has more than 7 seating capacity, including a driver, which is used by its owner to bring people to or from their business for business or business.
  

Q. What is a permit?

• Ans: Any vehicle which is to be used for carrying goods or passengers for Commercial purpose essentially requires the permission (permit) of State Govt. under the provisions of M.V. Act, 1988 and rules framed there under. Permits are issued by State Transport authorities to control and to regulate operation of commercial vehicles.
  

Q. What is the difference between State and National Permit?

• Ans: With State permit one can operate in the respective state only for which you have taken the permission and with national permit one can operate in whole country.
  

Q. Who is eligible for Permits?

• Ans: Any registered owner of a transport vehicle can apply for the "Permit". However there are restrictions and permits are made available only after notification of Government.
  

Q. What are different types of permits available?

• Ans: Six types of permits are functional in India:
  

1. Stage Carriage Permit
   
2. Contract Carriage Permit
   
3. All India Tourist Vehicle Permit
   
4. Private Service Vehicle Permit
   
5. Goods carriage Permit
   
6. National Permit Two other Permits (for short time duration):
   

(a). Temporary Permit

(b). Special Permit

Q. When can permits be applied ?

• Ans: Normally permits can be applied any time. However the stage carriage permits are only issued at the time of notification as per policy. Further Supreme Courts direction for switching over to CNG made of fuel have also to be complied with at the time of time (or renewal) of permits.
  

Q. Who enforces the permit condition?

• Ans: The enforcement wing of Transport Department inspect the permit conditions.
  

Q. What is the action taken against violation of permit conditions ?

• Ans: Action is taken by State Transport Authority (STA) against these offenders Under Section 86 of M.V. Act for suspension/cancellation of permits.
  

• Distinguishing Particulars to be exhibited on Tourist Motor Vehicle. —A motor vehicle or motor cab covered under the Authorisation Certificate issued under these rules shall be painted in white colour with a blue ribbon of 10 centimetres width at the centre of the exterior of the body on both sides of the vehicle, and the word “Tourist” shall be painted inside a circle of 60 centimetres diameter. The permit holder shall also display on the front top of the tourist vehicle, other than a motor cab a board in yellow colour with letters in black colour with the inscription “Approved Tourist Transport Operator No....” in English and Hindi, and also if the permit holder so prefers, in the regional language of the Home State, with the logo Peacock', as specified in Annexure No. 1.”
  
• More information related to various permits can be obtained through following link: Various Permits
  
  

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

• Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
  
• Odisha Motor Vehicle Department
  
• RTO Portals of Odisha, Government of Odisha
  
• Vahan, Ministry of Road and transport, Government of India
  
• Odisha Permit Management system
  
  

More information which might help people.