The Government of Karnataka on July 06, 2024, issued a notification regarding the enhancement of the existing quota of Auto rickshaw permits.
The following has been stated: -
•After detailed examination, the Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 74(3)(a) of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, decided to enhance the existing quota of Auto rickshaw permits from 1,55,000 to 2,55,000 for the next 05 years period Bengaluru city with certain conditions.
•Some of the conditions are as follows: -
(i)Permit has to be granted for green auto-rickshaws fitted with four-stroke BSVI, with authorized LPG/CNG/ Electric kits and digital fare meters.
(ii)No Auto rickshaw permits shall be granted to the applicant who is already holding the auto rickshaw permit.
(iii)Applicant must be the holder of a valid Driving License to drive an auto rickshaw cab.
(iv)For LPG/CNG/Electric (as the case may be) Auto rickshaw permits.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No. TD 43 TDO 2024]
