Uttar Pradesh Transport Department

Welcome to the website of the Transport Commissioner's office.

The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department is one of the largest revenue earning departments in the state, dealing with various transport related matters like driving licenses, registration of motor vehicles, grant and renewal of permits, collection of taxes / fees, and all the other regulatory and enforcement functions assigned to it under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. It functions through the Transport Commissioner's organization, with its headquarters at Lucknow, and RTO & ARTO offices spread all across the state.

The provision of passenger transport services on nationalized routes of the state is done by Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), which is the state transport undertaking established under the RTC Act.

The state Transport Department regulates policy formulation and its implementation in all matters related to the road transport sector. The organisational structure of the Department of Transport, Govt of UP can be accessed by clicking here >>

Feb 6, 2008: Mr Desh Deepak Verma, IAS takes over as Principal Secretary, Transport cum Chairman, UPSRTC in place of Mr Pradeep Shukla & Ms Neera Yadav.
May 1, 2008: Mr Kishan Singh Atoria is posted as Transport Commissioner, while Mr Venkateshwar Lu is posted as Managing Director, UPSRTC

Following are the functional heads in the department:

Hon'ble Transport Minister Sri Ram Achal Rajbhar

Principal Secretary, Transport & Chairman, UPSRTC Sri Desh Deepak Verma, IAS

Transport Commissioner Sri Kishan Singh Atoria, IAS

Managing Director, UPSRTC Sri Venkateshwar Lu, IAS

What's on the website:

List of forms that are available for download. Also included are extracts from the relevant Central Motor Vehicles Rules that govern each application form.

Fees structure currently valid for various permits / licenses / certificates.

Taxation structure showing rates of taxes for different vehicle types.

Guidelines providing a brief account of the procedures involved in applying for, and obtaining commonly required licenses and certificates.

Feedback Form to email grievances, suggestions or complaints.

The department has published requisite manuals as provided for in the Act. These are available with the Public Information Officers posted in each office. Relevant information is also posted on this website. Please visit this Hindi section by clicking here...