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How to Navigate the VAHAN Permit System: A Lifesaver for Innocent Users Who Need Help

The VAHAN Permit System, managed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), is an essential tool for the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Department. However, for first-time users and those who aren't tech-savvy, navigating this system can be daunting. This article is designed to guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that you can apply for, verify, and print permits without confusion. We understand that this might seem overwhelming, and we're here to help you every step of the way.

Target Audience

This guide is for individuals who need to use the VAHAN Permit System for issuing or managing vehicle permits. Many of you may be unfamiliar with the process and may not fully understand the gravity of the forms and procedures involved. Our goal is to provide clear, compassionate guidance to help you successfully navigate the system and complete your tasks with confidence.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Logging into VAHAN 4.0

• Access the VAHAN Portal: Visit https://parivahan.gov.in.
• Login Credentials: If you are an authorized user, you should have received login credentials from your RTO office head. If not, please contact them for access.
• Login: On the top right corner, click on the "LOGIN" option and select "VAHAN LOGIN". Enter your credentials as provided by the VAHAN administrator.

2. Goods Permit Workflow

This process applies to issuing permits for goods vehicles.

Data Entry and Application Inward:

• Select the appropriate office and action.
• Go to PERMIT-APPL-ENTRY and click on Show Form.
• Enter the vehicle registration number and click on Get Details.
• Complete the form, ensuring all mandatory fields (marked with a *) are filled.
• Save the form to generate a unique application number.

Permit Fee Collection:

• The cashier logs in to collect payments.
• Enter the application number or select pending applications.
• Complete the payment and print the receipt.

Permit Verification:

• The RTO authority logs in to verify the data entered.
• Cross-check with the original documents and move the file to the next seat for approval.

Permit Approval:

• The approval authority logs in to finalize the permit.
• Once approved, a permit number is generated and displayed on the home page.

Permit Print:

• The designated user logs in to print the permit.
• Select the permit type, enter the necessary details, and print the permit.

3. Passenger Permit Workflow

This follows a similar process to the Goods Permit but applies to passenger vehicles.

Data Entry and Application Inward:

• Similar steps as the Goods Permit, but ensure the appropriate fields for passenger vehicles are filled.

Permit Fee Collection, Verification, Approval, and Printing:

• Follow the same steps as outlined in the Goods Permit workflow.

4. National Permit Workflow

This process is for issuing permits that are valid nationwide.

Data Entry and Application Inward:

• Follow the steps for Goods Permit, but ensure to select "National Permit" as the permit type.

Permit Fee Collection, Verification, Approval, and Printing: