Manipur - Obtain Duplicate Vehicle Fitness Certificate (FC)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for duplicate vehicle fitness certificate in Manipur the applicant has to approach the RTO office of the area.
   
2. Information related to the RTO offices and permit issuing state/regional transport authorities can be obtained from the “Office Locations and Contacts” Section of this page.
   
3. You will have to submit an Application in writing on plain paper stating the reason for applying for duplicate certificate or in application form in front of registering authority.
   
4. The application form can be obtained from the RTO office.
   
5. It should be filled as instructed.
   
6. Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down the “Required Document” section of this page.
   
7. Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
   
   

Required documents

1. Vehicle Registration Certificate
   
2. Photo ID Proof
   
3. Fees payment receipt
   
4. Vehicle Fitness number
   
5. Aadhar Card
   
   

Office Locations & Contacts

List of RTO Office Locations Manipur

MANIPUR STATE TRANSPORT
Ngangbam Colony, Sanakhwa Yaima Kollup,
Imphal, Manipur 795004
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Eligibility

• Commercial vehicles are eligible for fitness renewal every year.
  
• On expiry of non transport vehicle fitness validity, Re-registration for Fitness for Road worthiness is to be done for every 5 years.
  
  

Fees

• Duplicate Fitness Certificate 50
  
• More information related to fees can be obtained through following link: Fees
  
  

Validity

• Fitness certificate for Commercial vehicle is valid for one year. Hence, needs to be renewed yearly.
  
• Private vehicle needs to get it renewed after 15 years. Later road worthiness certificate is to be renewed after 5 years.
  
  

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Processing Time

• The certificate is delivered same day.
  
  

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Required Information

1. Registered Mark
   
2. Name and Address details
   
3. Registration Date
   
4. Type of vehicle
   
5. Chassis No
   
6. Engine No
   
7. Date of Certificate of fitness to be valid.
   
   

Need for the Document

• This document is required by the owner who lost their original fitness certificates. Expired certificates will not be accepted for duplicate, in such case owner needs to renew and then apply for duplicate.
  
  

Information which might help

• Duplicate Fitness to marked in Red as “DUPLICATE”.
  
• Fitness Certificate is valid throughout India.
  
• More information related to fitness certificate can be obtained here: More information
• Every vehicle owner who has two wheeler or a car categorised as Private vehicle or any form of Commercial vehicle like LVM (Transport), Medium or Heavy Goods passenger needs to apply for or have valid vehicle fitness certificate, if not already have. A newly registered vehicle with a certificate is valid for 2 years while any private vehicle must renew their certificate after 15 years. Also remember that a vehicle is not validly registered if it don’t posses this certificate along. For any other commercial vehicle the renewal is compulsory yearly, It includes all public transport vehicles like Buses (Private School Buses etc / Public Transport), Auto Rickshaws and Taxis (cabs). Your vehicle can be confiscated as per law if required.
  
• It has been asked to keep an eye on various RTO offices by giving surprise visits and checking on the process been carried out perfectly. The fitness test timings at RTO which will be tested by Motor Vehicle Inspector will be 10:00 Minutes for Rickshaw, 15:00 Minutes for a Cab, 20:00 Minutes for Heavy Transport vehicle like Truck, 25 minutes for any Bus.
  
  

How is the test conducted

• A basic example of vehicle test that is carried out is by making it run on 150 to 400 meters long road at a speed of 40 KM / hour and been asked to apply brakes. The fitness result test depends on the distance at which the vehicle stops. RTO inspector passes / rejects the vehicle test on such results.
  
  

Question and answers

Q: What are the criteria of deciding the fitness of my commercial vehicle?

• Ans: The vehicle is physically inspected by Motor Vehicles Inspectors for their actual roadworthiness. The vehicles that comply with the following norms are considered to be fit for use on road.
  

1. Spark plug/Suppressor cap/high tension cables
   
2. Head lamp beams
   
3. Other lights
   
4. Reflectors
   
5. Bulbs
   
6. Rear view mirror
   
7. Safety glass
   
8. Embossing of chassis E/G
   
9. Horns
   
10. Painting
    
11. Wiper
    
12. Body
    
13. Silencer
    
14. Finishing
    
15. Road test
    
16. Dash board equipment
    
17. Pollution levels
    
18. Braking system
    
19. Speedometer
    
20. Steering gear
    
    

Q: Can my vehicle fitness certificate be cancelled even if the same is valid but the vehicle is found to be unsafe & unsound?

• Ans: Yes. You have to maintain your vehicle fit and roadworthy through out the year. Having a valid certificate of fitness is not enough.
  
  

Q. What happens if my vehicle meets with an accident with valid certificate of fitness and also when the same has expired?

• Ans: The first case mechanical test will decide whether the vehicle was roadworthy at the time of accident or not. If it is found that the vehicle was unfit for use on road, then the certificate of fitness will automatically stand suspended. You will have to repair the vehicle and produce the same for inspection-cum-restoration of the certificate of fitness on payment of twice the original fee. In the second instance you will be held responsible for plying vehicle without valid registration and legal actions will be initiated against you.
  

• You may face a penalty of Rs.1000 if already crossed the date which stays for 10 days and from 11th day the charges will be Rs.100 per day. Alternately along with this fine your permit to ply may be suspended for that 10 days till you get the process done and ready with a valid fitness certificate.
  
  

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External Links

• Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
  
• Department of Transport, Government of Manipur
  
• Vahan, Ministry of Road and transport, Government of India
  
  

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