Mandaveli is a swiftly progressing suburb in Chennai. Besides being a residential hub, it is known for housing the regional head offices of important companies like Airtel, Ponds and Hindustan Unilever. 

Moreover, Mandaveli hosts several important educational organisations, five-star hotels and offices of renowned companies. Therefore, the roads register a large number of vehicles throughout the day.

To look after these vehicles, Mandaveli has a dedicated RTO office. The TN-06 RTO performs several duties and ensures the systematic functioning of vehicles in Mandaveli.

The following duties are undertaken by RTO Office (TN-06) in Mandaveli

• Issues duplicate driving licences

• Assists in transferring vehicle ownership

• Conducts inspection and issues Vehicle Fitness Certificates

• Registers vehicles in Mandaveli

• Issues driving licences to concerned vehicles

• Issues the mandatory (PUC) certificates to vehicles

• Issues legal permits to vehicles for International and interstate travel

• Collects road taxes

• Change address and other details in registration certificates

• Renews registration certificate for the non-transport vehicles in Mandaveli

The TN-06 RTO in Mandaveli offers the following types of driving licence:

• Commercial Driving Licence

• Learner’s Licence

• International Driving Licence

• Permanent Licence

The TN-06 RTO assists by providing the following types of vehicle registration in Mandaveli.

• Permanent Registration 

• Temporary Registration 

You will be given A unique registration number after successfully finishing the registration process. You must display the number on your vehicle's number plate.

The following are the vehicle registration charges for all the vehicles operating in Mandaveli.

• Legal Vehicle Registration Charges: ₹600

• Hypothecation Charges (If the Car Has Been Bought with a Loan): ₹1500

• Temporary Registration Charges: ₹1200-₹1500

• Number Plate Charges: ₹230-₹400

• Fastag Charges: ₹600

• Parking Charges: ₹2000-₹4000

All legally registered vehicles in Mandaveli are entitled to pay Tamil Nadu road tax. The tax amount depends on the time since the vehicle was registered and its price and weight.

Commercial vehicle tax

• Quarterly tax on vehicles weighing between 5000-15000 kg: ₹600-₹2300

Two-wheeler tax

• Tax for vehicles aged more than 11 years: 5% of the vehicle price
• Tax for vehicles aged between 5-11 years: 5.25%-7.75% of the vehicle price
• Tax for vehicles that are less than a year old: 8% of the vehicle price

Four-wheeler tax

• Tax on vehicles that cost within ₹10 Lakh and are aged between 1 to more than 11 years: 6%-8.75% of the vehicle price
• Tax on vehicles that cost more than ₹10 Lakh and are aged between 1 to more than 11 years: 11%-13.75% of the vehicle price

It is necessary to follow the traffic rules in Mandaveli to ensure the safety and efficiency of the movement of vehicles. Violation may lead to monetary penalties, such as traffic fines in Mandaveli. Besides, traffic violations cause chaos on the roads, leading to unnecessary delays and overcrowding. Depending on the severity of an offence, an individual may have to face imprisonment for up to 3 years. The fines are:

• Fine for Driving with No Licence: ₹5000

• Fine for Over-speeding Vehicle: ₹5000

• Fine for Violating Traffic Rules: ₹500

• Fine on Offence Done by Juveniles: ₹25000

• Fine for Driving with No Seat Belts: ₹1000

• Fine for Driving an Oversized Heavy-Weight Vehicle: ₹5000

Yes, it is mandatory to have vehicle insurance while driving any vehicle in Mandaveli. Insurance offers respite to vehicle owners in times of distress by covering the losses. Vehicle owners must secure themselves financially to avoid hefty investments during unforeseen accidents. 

Additionally, insurance covers the legal liabilities associated with the damages caused to third parties in catastrophic accidents.

As per reports, a bike caught fire while a man was riding it near Mandaveli. The bike got charred while the man ran away and suffered minor physical injuries.

As per another report, the Chennai Metro Rail Limited had taken hold of a portion of the MTC bus depot in Mandaveli. As a result, the movement of vehicles had to slow down, thereby leading to an unnecessary commotion.

As per reports, Greater Chennai Police initiated a thoughtful campaign to curb unnecessary honking of vehicles in the city. The campaign's motto was to throw light on the harmful effects of honking and the deadly consequences of Noise Pollution. 

To reach a larger audience, Chennai Police chose to spread awareness through FM channels and made announcements in over 100 areas of the city.