Meghalaya RTO

Meghalaya RTO was established under the provisions of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. It also enforces Acts and Rules under the Meghalaya Motor Vehicles Taxation Act (Assam Act IX of 1936 as adapted and as amended by Meghalaya) and Meghalaya Motor Vehicles Taxation Rules (Assam Rules of 1936 as adapted and as amended by Meghalaya).

The main activity of the Transport Department is to administer, regulate and control Motor Vehicles by way of registration of vehicles, issue of Driving Licenses and Conductor Licenses, fostering and nurturing the development and growth of Road Transport Services in the State and to collect revenue from Motor Vehicle Tax, etc. Providing Pool Cars for use by V.I.Ps, Ministers, State Guests and Dignitaries is another important activity of the Department. The Transport department of Meghalaya and is headed by the Transport Commissioner.

A car insurance policy is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Meghalaya RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.

Phone – 2534617, 2537810
Email - comtrans21@yahoo.com

• Assessment and collection of Motor Vehicles Taxes and fees etc.
• Registration at RTO of Motor Vehicles and all other related issues.
• Issuance and Renewal of Certificate of fitness in respect of Commercial Vehicles through an inspection conducted by M. V. I.
• Issue driving license on being found fit in competency and signal test.
• Renewal of driving license.
• Control and Regulation of commercial vehicles.
• Subject to approval, direction and recommendation of the R.T.A. Board, issuance/renewal of road permits to Public Service Vehicles or transport vehicles keeping in view the great public interest.
• Detection of illegally plying vehicles through enforcement staff.
• Institution and disposal of offence cases for violation and enforcement of the provision of the Act and Rules. Disposal of offence cases and where necessary compounding of offences on realization of cash penalty.
• Enforcement of the provision of the motor vehicles Act and Rules.
• Any other matters relating to transport administration including providing pool cars for use of V.I.P.