(a) whether the process of preparation of National Registry on Driving Licences and Vehicles Registration is presently being planned/implemented;
(b) if so, the details and the salient features thereof;
(c) the time by which the project is likely to be finalised/completed;
(d) whether steps were taken/being taken to check multiple licenses issued to vehicle drivers in the country; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS(SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)
(a) to (e) The Government has sanctioned a project for computerization of Regional Transport Offices (RTOs), their inter-connectivity as well as creation of National and State Registers of driving licence and registration certificate at a total cost of Rs.148 crores. Government has also provided assistance to the States in terms of hardware, networking and technical manpower. Establishment of state registers depends upon the progress made by the States. This project
would benefit the authorities to check issuance of multiple licences.