Kapurthala: Punjab Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar has announced that two additional employees will be deployed at every driving test track across the state to assist people in applying for learner and driving licenses.
He stated that orders in this regard have been issued to the State Transport Commissioner, and soon 64 more staff members will be appointed at the 32 driving test tracks across Punjab. These staff members will help the public apply for learner and permanent driving licenses strictly in accordance with the official government fees.
Today, during a surprise visit to the driving test track in Phagwara, the Transport Minister interacted with people present there for licensing and listened to the problems they were facing. He also summoned SDM Jashanjeet Singh and RTO Major Erwin Kaur to the spot for immediate action.
During the discussion, the Cabinet Minister informed that the Punjab Government has fixed the fee at Rs. 500 for a learner’s license and Rs. 1385 for a permanent driving license.
He appealed to the public not to fall into the trap of agents and to make use of the online application facility provided by the Punjab Government for obtaining licenses.
He directed the officials to ensure timely processing of licenses, registration certificates (RCs), and other related documents so that people do not face any inconvenience.
He further instructed officials to personally visit driving test tracks every week to review the operations .