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Pondicherry RTO Offices: Codewise List, Website and Contact details

Team AckoApr 10, 2024

Pondicherry, or Puducherry, is the capital city of the Union Territory of Puducherry. It is known for its scenic beaches, historical monuments, and unique architecture influenced by the French colonial settlement. Hence, it attracts tourists from all over the world and is one of the major tourist destinations in the country. With the rapid development of tourism, the city has witnessed an increase in new vehicle registrations, and the Pondicherry RTO seamlessly handles such transport-related services in the city.

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Regional Transport Office (RTO) Pondicherry: An overview

The Pondicherry Regional Transport Office handles transport-related services as per the guideline of The Motor Vehicles Act. It accepts associated requests from vehicle owners and drivers and provides prompt and timely services. In this article, we discuss more about the Pondicherry RTO, including its services, fees and contact details.

Pondicherry RTO code list

The following table denotes the Puducherry RTO list and their respective RTO codes.

Location	RTO Code
Pondicherry RTO	PY-01
Karaikal RTO	PY-02
Mahe RTO	PY-03
Yanam RTO	PY-04

Pondicherry RTO: Contact details

The following tables will provide you with essential information about the RTOs in Pondicherry.

Pondicherry RTO Office (PY-01)

Following are the contact details of the Pondicherry RTO (Puducherry RTO), including the RTO code, contact number, office address and working hours.

RTO Code	PY-01
Office Address	Regional Transport Office (RTO) Puducherry, 100 Feet Road, Olandaikeerapalayam, Opposite Bus Stand, Mudaliarpet, Puducherry - 605004
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	+(91)-413-2280380/2280170
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Puducherry

Karaikal RTO Office (PY-02)

The following table provides Karaikal RTO (PY-02 RTO) contact number, RTO code, office address and office timings.

RTO Code	PY-02
Office Address	Regional Transport Office (RTO) Karaikal, Karaikal Bypass Road, Karaikal, Puducherry - 609602
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	-227006
Email ID	NA
State	Puducherry

Mahe RTO Office (PY-03)

You can go through the following table for Mahe RTO (PY-03 RTO) contact number, office address, RTO code and office working hours.

RTO Name	RTO Mahe
RTO Code	PY-03
Office Address	Regional Transport Office (RTO) Mahe, Transport Unit Office, Mahe Civil Station, Mahe, Puducherry - 673310
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	+(91)-490-2332560
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Puducherry

Yanam RTO Office (PY-04)

Refer to the table below for Yanam RTO (PY-04 RTO) office address, RTO code, contact number and office timings.

RTO Code	PY-04
Office Address	Regional Transport Office (RTO) Yanam, Transport Unit Office, Civil Station, Opposite to Regional Executive Office, Yanam, Puducherry - 533464
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	-2322008
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Puducherry

Pondicherry RTO Fees

The following tables provide the fee list for different services of the RTO in Pondicherry.

Driving Licence Fees

You can go through the table below to learn about the fee structure for DL-related services at Puducherry RTO.

Service Type	Fees (in Rs.)
Issuing or renewing Learner’s Licence (LL) for each class of vehicles	45
New Driving Licence (DL)	200
Driving Test	50
Renewal of DL	250
Duplicate Driving Licence	50
Driving School Licence (Issue/Renewal)	2500
Duplicate Licence for Driving School	2500
Badge	50
Conductor Licence	10
Renewal of Conductor Licence	8
Duplicate Licence for Conductor	10
Badge	10
Change of Address (Other State)	10
Change of Address (Home State)	50

Also, read: How to Renew Driving Licence in Pondicherry?

Pondicherry RTO Registration charges

Please refer to the following table for vehicle registration fees at RTO Pondicherry.

Service Type	Fees (in Rs.)
Trade Certificate	Bikes: 50; LMV: 200
Trade Certificate	MMV: 200; HMV: 200
Duplicate Trade Certificate	Bikes: 30; LMV: 100
Duplicate Trade Certificate	MMV: 100; HMV: 100
Issue of RC/Renewal/Re-Registration	Bikes: 60; LMV: 300
Issue of RC/Renewal/Re-Registration	MMV: 400; HMV: 600
Duplicate RC	Bikes: 30; LMV: 100
Duplicate RC	MMV: 200; HMV: 300
Transfer of Ownership	Bikes: 30; LMV: 100
Transfer of Ownership	MMV: 200; HMV: 300
Change of Address	Bikes: 20; LMV: 20
Change of Address	MMV: 20; HMV: 20
Alteration to the RC	Bikes: 50; LMV: 50
Alteration to the RC	MMV: 50; HMV: 50
Hypothecation	Bikes: 100; LMV: 100
Hypothecation	MMV: 100; HMV: 100

Fitness Certificate (FC) charges

You must pay the following charges if you wish to obtain an FC for your vehicle from the RTO in Puducherry.

Service Type	Fees (in Rs.)
FC Issuance	Bikes: 100; LMV: 200
FC Issuance	MMV: 300; HMV: 400
Issue Letter of Authority (LoA)	5000
Duplicate LoA	5000

Permit charges

Here are the commercial vehicle permit charges at Puducherry RTO.

Vehicle Class	Fees (in Rs.)
Stage Carriers	3000
Contract Maxi Cab	1000
Contract Omni MMV	2000
Contract Omni LMV	1000
South Zone Tourist Taxi	200 + 100 (Caution deposit)
Contract Omni HMV	3000
Autorickshaw	500
Ordinary Tourist Taxi	500
South Zone Omnibus (LMV)	3000
Goods Carriages	2000
South Zone Motor Cab	1000
Private Service Vehicles	2000
South Zone Omnibus (MMV)	3000
South Zone Omnibus (HMV)	3000
Temporary Permit	100
Special Permit	Up to 7 Days: 100, more than 7 Days: 150
Replacement of Vehicle in Permit	500 (1,000 for any variation in seating capacity or laden weight)
Renewal of Permit	50% of the fees prescribed for issue of permit
Surrender of Permit	50
Duplicate Permit	100

Pondicherry RTO functions: Services offered

The Pondicherry Regional Transport Office caters to service requests from vehicle owners and drivers, and functions under the supervision of the Puducherry Transport Department. It is responsible for providing vehicle/driver-related services mentioned in The Motor Vehicles Act. Following are some of the essential functions of the Pondicherry RTO.

Driving Licence

The Puducherry RTO grants Learning Licences (LL), Driving Licences (DL), and International Driving Permits (IDP).
It organises tests for LL and DL applicants.
It provides duplicate copies of the LL and DL if the original licence is damaged or lost.
It offers online DL-related services such as online DL application, LL renewal online, driving test slot booking, etc.
The RTO also accepts requests for the correction of details in DL and LL.

Vehicle Registration

The RTO in Pondicherry registers new and old (private/commercial) vehicles in the city.
It assigns registration numbers to all the registered vehicles.
It grants Registration Certificates (RC) to vehicle owners.
The RTO also offers online RC-related services such as submission of RC renewal applications, termination of hypothecation, etc.
It accepts requests for vehicle owner transfer in RC.

Vehicle Inspection

The RTO Puducherry inspects all vehicles before the issuance of Registration Certificates.
It conducts thorough vehicle inspections before the issuance of FC. It helps to determine their roadworthiness.
It also performs emission tests to ensure all vehicles in the city adhere to the emission norms.

Permits

The RTO of Puducherry provides various permits for vehicles involved in commercial activities (trucks, buses, cabs, etc.).
It also renews the permits upon validity expiry.

Road Tax Collection

The RTO in Pondicherry collects road tax from all vehicle owners before registering the vehicles.
It is also responsible for collecting fees for transport-related services.

Vehicle Registration through RTO

Vehicle registration through RTO is crucial after purchasing a motor vehicle. That’s because all vehicles in India need to have a permanent registration number to comply with legal requirements. Hence, it is mandatory to register your vehicle with the Pondicherry RTO. The registration process is straightforward, and you can also do it yourself. All you need to do is visit the RTO with your vehicle, submit the application and documents, pay the fees and applicable tax and follow the instructions of the official.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Following are some of the most common questions and their answers related to the Pondicherry RTO.

FAQs

Where can I find more information about the RTO in Puducherry?

You can visit Puducherry RTO’s official website to learn more about the Regional Transport Office.

Does the Pondicherry RTO provide online services?

You can access Puducherry RTO services online by visiting the Parivahan portal. You can access vehicle/driver-related online services through the Parivahan website.

How can I renew my Learner’s Licence in Pondicherry?

You can renew the LL online through the Parivahan portal.

Is a PUC certificate mandatory in Pondicherry?

A Pollution Under Control certificate is a mandatory vehicle-related document that you must always carry. You must produce the PUC certificate if the authorities demand it.

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Disclaimer: The information mentioned on this page is compiled from different websites and government sources. The information may be updated from time to time. Hence, please refer to the respective government websites and verify before making any RTO-related decisions.

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