12,001 vehicles got fitness certificates without speed governors, CAG finds

This audit examined the functioning of Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) and Assistant Regional Transport Offices (ARTOs) in Uttarakhand, specifically focusing on the Regulatory Wing's compliance with transport laws, revenue collection, and licensing processes during the period from 2019-20 to 2023-24.

Government of Uttarakhand, Transport Department (Regulatory Wing), Regional Transport Offices (RTOs), and Assistant Regional Transport Offices (ARTOs).

• 67,603 vehicles found with active status on the Vahan portal but without valid fitness certificates.
• 43,821 non-transport vehicles had registrations due for renewal that were not renewed.
• ₹ 361.86 crore in tax arrears pending for 65,931 vehicles, with ₹ 176.81 crore outstanding for more than five years.
• ₹ 46.36 crore short transfer to the Uttarakhand Road Transport Accident Relief Fund (only 39% of the required ₹ 76.38 crore was deposited).
• ₹ 58.02 crore worth of 1,65,861 challans remained pending at the Department level and were not forwarded to the Hon’ble Court as of 31 July 2024.
• 144 individuals were issued 288 driving licences, indicating multiple licences per person.
• Hill Endorsements were granted to drivers from other states without efficiency tests or credential checks.
• ₹ 9.77 lakh short realisation of Green Cess due to delayed rate updates in the Vahan application.
• Only ₹ 10 crore released from ₹ 209.20 crore collected as Green Cess for pollution control and urban transport improvements.

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