Transport

Transport Department operates from the State Administrative Buildings, i.e. Writers’ Buildings. The Kolkata RTO office is known as Public Vehicles Department.

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Scheme for Operation of Radio Taxi Service in West Bengal

Operation of Air-conditioned Metered Taxi service with Radio Network in Kolkata and in other areas of the State in the interest of the customers of a different category who seek for such luxury taxi service.
Physical Inspection of Commercial Vehicles for Certificate of Fitness

A commercial vehicle registered in the State of West Bengal may be produced before any RA within the State for fitness checking and will be issued Certificate of Fitness by the said RA.
Constitution of District Road Safety Committee for Kolkata

Governor is pleased to constitute the District Road Safety Committee for Kolkata covering the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
Scheme for Retired Employees of State Transport Undertakings

Scheme for the retired employees of State Transport Undertakings (STUs) in accordance with the direction contained in the Solemn Order dated 30.6.2015 in WP No. 11978(W) of 2015.
Recruitment Rules of Motor Vehicles Inspector (Technical)

The method of, and the qualifications required for, the recruitment to the posts of Motor Vehicles Inspector (Technical) under the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal.
Supreme Court directed to Protect Bystander or Good Samaritan

A bystander or good Samaritan including an eyewitness of a road accident may take an injured person to the nearest hospital, and the bystander or good Samaritan should be allowed to leave immediately.
Permit of Metered Taxi for Siliguri and Jalpaiguri

Regional Transport Authority, Siliguri shall issue Contract Carriage permits to Metered Taxis i.e. Motor Cab (of Air-conditioned and/or Non-air-conditioned type) to operate within the jurisdiction of Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority and the area of Siliguri Sub-division.
Issue/ Renew of National Permit to Motor Vehicles by RTAs

Governor is hereby pleased to direct that henceforth the RTAs of this State will issue/ renew the National Permits to the motor vehicles registered in their respective regions.
Exemption of Tax Payment for E-Rickshaw Owners, 2016

Payment of Tax by the E-rickshaw owners has been exempted upto 30th June, 2016 vide Transport Department Notification No. 1447-WT dated 07.04.2016.
Recruitment Rules of Engineer and Chief Ship Surveyor

Method of and the qualifications required for recruitment to the post of Engineer and Chief Ship Surveyor, Inland Water Transport Wing under the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal.
HRBC Services (Revision of Pay and Allowance) Order, 2019

Governor is pleased to direct that the recommendations of the Pay Commission as accepted by the State Govt shall be applicable for the employees of HRBC to the extent as set out below.
Upgradation of Motor Vehicles Office at Alipurduar District

District of Jalpaiguri has been bifurcated into two districts – Jalpaiguri district and Alipurduar district. Hence, existing Motor Vehicles Office at Alipurduar be upgraded and brought under full control and supervision of District Magistrate, Alipurduar.
Time Limit for rendering Services by Transport Department

Governor is pleased to notify stipulated time limit for rendering the services, and particulars of each of the Designated Officers, Appellate Officer and Reviewing Officer responsible for.
New Motor Vehicles Offices at Arambagh, Haldia and Ghatal

Governor is pleased to sanction the opening of the three (3) new Motor Vehicles Offices (ARTO Offices) at Arambagh, Haldia and Ghatal in the public interest.