The Motor
Vehicles Act of 1988 states that anyone who drives a vehicle in India must have
a valid driving licence. In Daman and Diu, as well as most states in the
country, to obtain a driving licence, one must first apply for and possess a
learner’s licence. Currently, there are 2 ways to apply for a learner’s licence
in Daman and Diu – online and offline. The applicant’s for these learner’s
licences must acquire the required forms and attach the listed documents before
submission. They must also give a learner’s licence test before they can obtain
a licence form their local RTO.
As mentioned earlier, applying for a learner’s
licence in Daman and Diu can be done either online or offline. Whether you
apply online or offline, there are certain steps that remain constant. Below
are the procedures for applying for a learner’s licence online and offline.
Online Application
The
Transport Department of Daman and Diu has implemented the internet into their
daily services and functions which makes it easier for people to access from
anywhere using a computer or a smartphone. This also makes applying for a
learner’s licence extremely simple and convenient. Thanks to the Ministry of
Road Transport and Highways website https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
and the official Directorate of Transport website – https://daman.nic.in/rtodaman/registration_of_motor_vehicle.asp
people can now apply for a learner’s licence from their homes, offices, or even
while travelling in a bus. Once logged in, the applicant will have to fill the
required forms and attach the necessary documents and photographs before submission.
They can even pay the application fees online through any online payment
method. When the payment is completed, the applicants must choose a date and
time to spear at the RTO for the learner’s licence test. If that test is
cleared, the RTO will issue the licence to the applicant.
Offline Application
While the offline process is not the most popular way to apply for a learner’s licence, it is often considered as the most reliable way. The applicant must visit the RTO closest to him/her and request for the forms to obtain a learner’s licence. Once the forms are filled out correctly, the applicant must then attach the requested documents to prove the applicants details. After verifying, the RTO will accept the application fee payment. Then, the applicant has to choose a date and time to take the learner’s licence test at the RTO. On the selected date, the applicant must appear and give the test. If cleared, the RTO will issue the learner’s licence immediately.
Before
the RTO can issue the learner’s licence, the applicant will have to mention the
type of vehicle they choose to drive using the licence. As there are quite a
few types of vehicles in Daman and Diu, the applicant must specify the type
when filling out the form. Here are the type of learner’s licences available in
Daman and Diu:
Learner’s Licence for non-geared motorcycles.
Learner’s Licence for geared motorcycles.
Learner’s Licence for Medium Goods Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for MPV or Medium Passenger Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for HGV or Heavy Goods Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for HPV or Heavy Passenger Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for LMV or Light Motor Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for Invalid Carriage.
Learner’s Licence for motor vehicles with specific descriptions.
Daman and Diu (DD) Learner’s Licence (LL) – Eligibility Criteria
The
learner’s licence eligibility criteria depends and varies on the type of
vehicle chosen by the applicant in Daman and Diu. Listed here are those
criteria:
The minimum age required to obtain a learner’s licence for a non-geared motorcycle up to 50cc engine capacity is 16-years.
The minimum age required to obtain a learner’s licence for a Light Motor Vehicle in Daman and Diu is 18-years.
The minimum age required to obtain a learner’s licence for a Commercial Vehicle in Daman and Diu is 20-years.
Anyone applying for a learner’s licence must have a knowledge of the Daman and Diu traffic rules and regulations.
Documents Required for Learning Licence in Daman and Diu
Before
an applicant can move forward when filling the application forms, they are
required to attach scanned or physical copies of certain documents that help
verify their information and details. Here are the documents required when
applying for a learner’s licence in Daman and Diu:
Form No. 2 completely and correctly filled.
Fees – Application: Rs. 150 and Test: Rs. 50.
Age Proof – Ration Card, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Birth Certificate, LIC Policy.
How to Apply for a Duplicate Learning License in Daman and Diu?
In
the event of a learner’s licence being misplaced, stolen, or damaged, the
holder of the LL can apply for a duplicate learner’s licence by visiting the
RTO from where the original LL was issued. If the licence was stolen, the
holder must lodge an FIR with the local police station and attach that with the
application form as well. When applying for the duplicate LL, the applicant is
required to attach the requested documents and pay a nominal fee as well.
Documents required while applying for a duplicate learning license in Daman and Diu
The
below-mentioned documents are required when applying for a duplicate learner’s
licence in Daman and Diu:
Correctly filled application form or Form LLD.
Documents for age and address proof.
Duplicate learner’s licence application fees.
In case the licence was stolen or lost, a copy of the FIR lodged with the police.
Learner’s licence details.
Passport-sized photographs.
Steps to apply for a Duplicate Learning Licence in Daman and Diu
In order to apply for a duplicate learner’s licence
in Daman and Diu, the applicant should follow the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the RTO office or website and correctly fill in the LLD form.
Step 2: Attach the requested documents
Step 3: Attach two passport-sized photographs.
Step 4: Enter the details of the misplaced/stolen learner’s licence.
Step 5: Lodge an FIR if the learner’s license was stolen and attach a copy of it with the form.
Step 6: Pay the requested application fees.
How to Make Corrections in Learner’s Licence?
The
details on the learner’s licence are extremely important and should be
thoroughly checked when it is received from the RTO. Sometimes, there might be
some minor or major mistakes on the licence which need to be rectified
immediately. In such a case, the RTO will have to be contacted and informed
about the mistakes. The applicant will also then have to provide documents to
prove the information for the changes that need to be made. If you find yourself
in this situation, here are some important tips to remember:
Any corrections to the learner’s licence can only be made by the
RTO that issued the learner’s licence and no other RTO in the state.
The documents specified by the RTO should be presented to make the
corrections.
A copy of the learner’s licence must be submitted to the RTO along
with an application for the requested changes.
Once the application is approved, a nominal fee will be required
to be paid by the applicant after which a receipt will be issued.
The fee payment receipt can be used as proof till the new
learner’s licence is issued by the RTO.
Learning Licence Test Procedure in Daman and Diu
When
the applicant successfully submits the application form and pays the fees, they
must select a date and time to appear for the learner’s licence test at the
RTO. While the test itself is quite easy to clear, there are some vital points
you have to keep in mind before giving it. Follow these tips and you should
have no worries in clearing the test.
The LL test shows the applicant’s knowledge about traffic rules
and regulations, signs, and safety measures.
It is a written test and is conducted in front of a Motor Vehicles
Inspector or can be done online as well.
If the applicant does not successfully pass the test, they can
re-appear for the test on the following day.
If the applicant clears the test, the learner’s licence will be
issued immediately.
Once cleared, the applicant is required to have an “L” symbol on
their vehicle and can only drive with an experienced driver present.
