Gadchiroli is the lung of Maharashtra as it has mostly 35% forest coverage. It is also the prime hub and houses the Gadchiroli RTO office that functions under the Government of Maharashtra Ministry of Road Transport and & has been formulated under section 213(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The RTO code under Gadchiroli is MH33 offering several services. 

Navigate through this article to understand the services and various functions that the RTO Office in Gadchiroli offers to its citizens.

The RTO office in Gadchiroli offers many functions, these include the following:

• Collecting Motor Vehicle Tax 

• Transferring ownership of a vehicle

• Providing permanent and temporary Registration Certificate (RC)

• Collecting road tax

• Issuing tourist vehicle permit to India

• Carrying a Vehicle's Mechanical inspection

• Issuing fitness certificate to the vehicle

• Writing lading bills

• Issuing or Renewing a Driving Licence

• Issuing various tourist and transportation permits

• Providing NOC Certificate for registering the vehicle in other states

RTO Gadchiroli provides individuals with several types of driving licences as per their requirements which include:

• Light Motor Vehicle License

• Two-Wheeler License 

• Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicle Licence

• Heavy Trailer Licence

• Heavy Goods Motor Vehicle License

Gadchiroli RTO issues two types of vehicle registration. These are as follows:

• Permanent registration

• Temporary Registration 

Individuals receive a registration number after the process of vehicle registration completes successfully. After this, they can display the same on the number plates of their vehicles.

There are multiple charges along with the vehicle registration charges in Gadchiroli. According to the Registry of Motor Vehicle rules, 1990, vehicle registration charges in Gadchiroli include:

• Registration Charges: ₹600, for every cars

• Number Plate Charges: ₹230 - ₹400, same as the HSRP number plate

• Hypothecation Charges: ₹1500, if an owner purchases a car on a loan

• State Development Charges/ Parking Fee: ₹2000 to ₹4000 

• Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1200 - ₹1500 (for up to 1 month)

Gadchiroli follows Maharashtra road taxes which are categorised under several sections of the vehicles. Below is the list of the road tax per vehicle in Gadchiroli:

• For 2-Wheelers: 10% - 12% of the vehicle cost 

• For 4-wheelers: 11% - 9% of the vehicle cost

Following traffic rules and regulations is mandatory and is subject to penalty and fine for those who fail to follow the same. Here is a highlight of Maharashtra traffic fines followed in Gadchiroli:

• Dangerous driving: ₹1000 to ₹5000 fine. It may or may not include 6 months to 1 year of imprisonment.

• Over speeding: For MPV/LTV it is ₹2000 to ₹4000 along with licence seizure; For light motor vehicles it is ₹1000 to ₹2000

• Driving or riding without a licence: ₹5000 fine / community service

• Driving without a seat belt: ₹1000 fine or/and community service

Riding without a helmet: ₹1000, community service for up to 3 months or/and licence disqualification

Yes, it is mandatory to have motor insurance before driving on the streets of Gadchiroli. If you fail to drive without having third-party insurance, you will have to undergo 3 months imprisonment, community service or/and a fine of up to ₹2000. The amount might rise to ₹4000 and more if you continue with the offence.

There are 6 faceless services that the RTO office in Gadchiroli offers to individuals online. These include:

• Give out Secondary Registration Certificate

• Renewal of Licence

• Change of Address on Registration Certificate

• Issue of No Objection Certificate

• Change of Address on Licence

• Renewal of Driving Licence

These faceless services have allowed people to easily cater to their vehicular requirements online, from the comfort of their homes. 

As per recent news, the roads of Gadchiroli are prone to several road accidents. This is because there are many potholes and the roads are narrow. This has led to difficult transportation between several districts in and around Gadchiroli. 

Several representations have already been submitted to the Public Works Department mentioning the road conditions and demanding renovation. However, the work will start soon since it has been extremely difficult for individuals to travel from one place to another.