MVD e-Seva kendras to keep touts away

The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has roped in Kudumbasree to commence 72 e-Seva Kendras to provide hassle-free service to motorists and to keep touts and middlemen away from its offices.

The e-Seva Kendras, to be manned by Kudumbasree volunteers, will function from the premises of 17 Regional Transport Offices (RTO) and 55 Joint RTOs in the State from February 1. The motorists will get all services related to payment of fee and motor vehicle tax at these kendras on payment of a nominal fee.

“The aim is to ensure hassle-free service to the motorists stepping into the MVD offices and to keep the touts and middlemen away. We have seen that they fleece those who do not have access to the online facility extended,” State Transport Commissioner Tomin J. Thachankary said.

The e-Seva Kendras will function under the direct supervision of the RTO and Joint RTO. The MVD has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for smooth functioning.

Internet connectivity

Two computers, printer, scanner, photocopier, and Internet connectivity will be made available by the MVD.

The applications submitted will be accorded top priority after the ones received through fast-track counters.

The RTOs and Joint RTOs have been asked to ensure that the touts and middlemen do not get service from these kendras, the Transport Commissioner said.

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Important Points:

• Kudumbashree :- Launched by the Government of Kerala in 1998 for wiping out absolute poverty from the State through concerted community action under the leadership of Local Self Governments, Kudumbashree is today one of the largest women-empowering projects in the country.

Source:- The Hindu, 07-Jan-2016