Haryana extends validity of all-India tourist permits from nine to 12 years
Chandigarh: Haryana has extended the validity of
All-India Tourist Permits
from nine to 12 years, bringing its policy in line with federal guidelines and offering relief to the state's tourism and transport sectors.
Transport minister Anil Vij announced the change on Monday, saying an official notification would be issued shortly. "The move ensures that stakeholders in the tourism sector do not face any difficulties," Vij said, adding that chief minister Nayab Singh Saini had approved the proposal earlier in the day.
The decision follows a memorandum submitted by the Ambala Taxi Operator Union, which had urged the state govt to align its permit validity period with neighbouring states such as Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. In response, the transport department drafted a proposal under Vij's direction, leading to Monday's approval.
Under the updated rules, the validity of tourist permits for petrol and CNG vehicles operating in the National Capital Region (NCR) will increase from nine to 12 years. For diesel vehicles in the NCR, the validity will rise from nine to 10 years. In non-NCR regions, the validity period for both petrol/CNG and diesel tourist vehicles will extend from nine to 12 years. The extension is expected to benefit taxi operators, travel companies and other stakeholders by reducing administrative burdens and aligning Haryana's policies with national standards.
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