Andhra Pradesh - Apply for Contract Carriage Autorickshaw (Pucca) Permit

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

To apply for Contract Carriage Autorickshaw (Pucca) Permit in Andhra Pradesh the applicant has to approach the RTO office to which your area belongs to. Following link can provide you information related to the list of RTO office : RTO Office List, RTO Office Map
Application Forms PCOA (PERMIT IN RESPECT OF A PARTICULAR CONTRACT CARRIAGE TO BE REGULARLY SO USED) is required. Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Permit, Form PCOA : Form
Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down in the “Required Document” section of this page.
Application forms can be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
After checking the vehicle for its correctness and other appropriate requirements the application will be processed.
Important verifications for the permit includes Vehicle condition, Meter for fare, Seating arrangements etc.; will be carried by authorities.
After checking the vehicle for its correctness and other appropriate requirements the application will be processed.
Note: Availability of slot for RTO process can be searched with the help of the following link

(Booking can be done at the time of actual online processing) : Slots

Apply Online

Application for Contract Carriage Autorickshaw (Pucca) Permit can be made through : Application
Please select “Permit Services” under “Permit menu”
In the next screen, select “New Permit” and click "next' to get the next screen.
Select appropriate option and enter the registration number of the vehicle.
You are prompted to enter Aadhaar card or Voter ID. Please enter accordingly.
Please click “I Agree” and click "next" to reach the next page to complete online application procedure.
You have to choose the date and time that you are planning to visit the RTO office related to the application and click “Next” button that is displayed on the bottom of the screen.
Please follow the instructions appropriately that are displayed on the screen for filling the application forms and making payments and uploading required documents appropriately.
Take printout of the application form including acknowledgement and go to RTO office before 11:30 a.m. on the date of appointment and present the completed application forms along with required documents in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee. Then the officials would start processing your application.

Required DocumentsEdit

Application forms can be obtained from following link : Application forms
Completed Application form PCOA (PERMIT IN RESPECT OF A PARTICULAR CONTRACT CARRIAGE TO BE REGULARLY SO USED).
Registration Certificate of the vehicle.
Fitness Certificate.
Proof of payment of tax for the current quarter.
Insurance Certificate.
Payment of green tax wherever applicable.
Affidavit Sworn by the applicant before an Executive (or) a First Class Judicial Magistrate (or) Notary Public
Passport size photo-2
Pollution under control certificate
Proof of Address (any one of the following to be produced)
- Ration Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Electoral Roll
- LIC Policy
- Passport
- Pay slip issued - Govt. Office (or) a Local Body
Age Proof (any one of the following)
- School Certificate
- Birth Certificate

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Transport Commissioner

Government Of Andhra Pradesh State Transport Department

Address: Vijayawada Rd, Punammathota, Labbipet, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - 520010

Phone : 040-2572400

E-mail : [email protected]

Andhra Pradesh State - Transport Department : Details

Following link provides you contact information: RTO Office List, RTO Office Map

EligibilityEdit

You should be the owner of the vehicle.

FeesEdit

Fees : Rs. 500/-
Fee related information can be obtained from following link : Fee information
Note : The fee can be paid directly in the office or in the bank through a Treasury challan.

ValidityEdit

Permit is valid for 5 years
The age of the vehicle is also considered to restrict the validity of the permit

Documents to UseEdit

Application forms can be obtained from following link : Application forms

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

It takes 5 working days to get permit

InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

Contract carriage means any motor vehicle contracted or adapted for use solely for the carriage of passengers.
Contract Carriage Permit is the most common type of permit granted for transport vehicle for the purpose applied for (Public transport / transport under contract)
Permit for Auto Rickshaw is to grant the holder to operate the vehicle for a specific period on area designated.
The permit also grants the holder to pick passengers in his autorickshaw under the designated area with fares fixed by government on timely basis.

Information which might helpEdit

It is advisable to go to the Regional Transport Officer / State Transport Authority between 9:00am to 5:00pm.
FC (for clearance) is a process meant for reviewing the condition of the vehicle by the RTO authorities

External LinksEdit

Link for form and details :

OthersEdit

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