The Commissioner of Transport is the Head of the Manipur Transport Department and ensures the enforcement of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, in Manipur.
The main objective of Manipur RTO is enforcement of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and to issue driving license, permits to vehicles, registration of vehicles, promote road safety, providing relief to the victims of road accidents, and controlling pollution from the vehicles in the state.
A motor insurance policy is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Manipur RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.
The Commissioner of Transport, Manipur is vested with the following functions and activities: