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Later, when he applied for a smart card, he was served a show-cause notice, saying that the renewal of the license was illegal.
Though the MVD has sent three notices to Suraj seeking a rationale for avoiding suspension of his driving license, he didn't respond.
Vehicles with automatic gear and transmission and electric vehicles are not permitted for use in the driving test.
The state also levied Rs 200, a fixed charge for smart cards as directed by the centre, from the applicants while giving PVC cards, which cost only Rs 10 per piece.
The Indian Telephone Industries (ITI), which has been producing licenses in the form of PVC cards, ceased printing after the Motor Vehicle Department continued to delay the payment and outstanding arrears touched Rs 8 crore.
The applicants need to furnish their personal details after logging on to the RTA website and clicking the link ‘Golden Chance Option’.
Textbooks have been prepared for Plus Two so that those who pass the course could obtain the learner’s licence directly.
As per the Centre’s rule, the charges for renewal of licence and change of address together are fixed at Rs 400. However, Kerala charges Rs 765 for the service.
In his order, Transport Secretary Prabhakaran said the govt examined the matter and decided to suspend the MVI from service, pending inquiry, based on the findings of the VACB.
The smart cards made of PVC PETG will be launched by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.