The Central Government on Sunday extended the validity of Vehicular Documents like Driving Licenses, Registration Certificates, and permits that are expired since February 1, 2020 and could not be extended due to the Covid-induced disruption, will be considered valid up to March 31, 2021. The validity of these documents was to expire on December 31, 2020.
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in a release announced the decision and issued a directory to the States and Union Territory administrations in this regard. “Taking into consideration the need to prevent the spread of Covid-19, it is further advised that the validity of all of the above-referred documents may be treated to be valid till 31, 2021,” the Advisory said.