Haryana Extends Validity of All India Tourist Permits from 9 to 12 Years – Transport Minister Anil Vij: Haryana Transport Minister Sh. Anil Vij said today that the validity of All India Tourist Permits in the state has been extended from 9 years to 12 years, aligning with the Central Government’s policy.
He said that an official notification in this regard will be issued soon to ensure that stakeholders in the tourism sector do not face any difficulties.
While divulging details in this regard, Sh. Vij said that the Chief Minister has accorded approval the proposal in this regard today. Notably, office-bearers of the Ambala Taxi Operator Union had recently submitted a memorandum to the Transport Minister requesting uniformity in the validity period of tourist permits. Following this, the Transport Department prepared a proposal under the Transport Minister’s directions, which has now received government approval.
The Minister said that the validity of tourist permits for petrol/CNG vehicles in the NCR region has been extended from 9 years to 12 years, while for diesel vehicles in the NCR, it has been extended from 9 to 10 years. In the non-NCR regions, the validity for both petrol/CNG and diesel tourist vehicles has been extended from 9 years to 12 years.
It is worth noting that in a recent representation, the Ambala Taxi Operator Union highlighted that under the Central Government’s All India Permit Policy, states like Punjab and Himachal Pradesh offer 12-year permits, whereas Haryana’s duration was previously 9 years. This extension to 12 years is expected to benefit all stakeholders in the tourism and transport sectors.
