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Transport Department mandates stricter driving licence tests and faster VAHAN application processing in Telangana

Transport Department in Telangana, under Joint Transport Commissioner M Chandrasekhar Goud, has introduced tougher driving licence tests along with faster processing on VAHAN portal. This initiative, revealed on Saturday, seeks to boost integrity of licensing process and enhance citizen services at Regional Transport Offices.

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Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 5 views
Transport Department mandates stricter driving licence tests and faster VAHAN application processing in Telangana

Key Takeaways

  • The Telangana Transport Department has mandated stricter driving licence tests to ensure only qualified drivers receive licences.
  • Joint Transport Commissioner M Chandrasekhar Goud reviewed testing practices at RTOs on Saturday.
  • Goud's initiative includes prioritizing the clearance of vehicle registrations to streamline operations.
  • Unauthorized individuals are now prohibited from entering RTO premises to eliminate middlemen influence.
  • Officers face disciplinary measures for allowing unauthorized access to RTOs, reinforcing integrity in the licensing process.

Transport Department in Telangana has tightened driving licence tests, speeding up pending applications on VAHAN portal. order came down Saturday after a review by Joint Transport Commissioner (Vigilance & Enforcement) M Chandrasekhar Goud about testing at Regional Transport Offices (RTOs).

Goud wants only qualified drivers to pass. He asked for tougher testing standards. Met applicants at RTOs,got feedback on service aspects like wait times and staff behavior. This move aims to improve experience for licence seekers.

Streamlining operations is key. Goud ordered quicker vehicle registration clearances. To curb middlemen,unauthorized individuals banned from RTOs. Officers face disciplinary action if they allow access .

This push signals broader effort to enhance licensing integrity and deliver efficient services to public…but can they keep up momentum?

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