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Time of India
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Motorists fume as RTA drives up service charges
Applicants attempting to book slots for various transactions at the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) woke up to a rude shock on Sunday as they found a sudden hike in charges across several services. The revision kicked in at 2 am. The new rate-card shows that RTA has revised fees anywhere from ₹100 to ₹1,000 - with a fourfold jump in rates for a no-objection certificate (NOC). Available for ₹100 until now, every NOC will now cost a motorist ₹435. The cost for terminating vehicle agreements for four-wheelers has also been substantially increased from ₹2,135 to ₹3,135. Even commonly availed costs, right from learners' licence to vehicle hypothecation, have been brought under the new price umbrella. Motorists applying for any licence will have to cough up an additional ₹100. The only exemptions: Permits, vehicle fitness assessments, taxes on vehicles from other states, permit cancellations, life taxes, and quarterly taxes. 10k applicants to be impacted This revision - brought in three years after a hike on life taxes - is likely to impact at least 10,000 daily applicants at all RTA offices across the state. In 2022, the Telangana govt had raised life taxes under the Telangana Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963, with increases ranging from 9% to 19% based on vehicle cost and category. Many applicants, while ruing the sharp rise, also complained about the current revision being implemented surreptitiously without prior public announcement or notification. In fact, the RTA website: is yet to be updated with these new charges. Speaking to TOI, some said that they realised that the fees had been hiked only when they went to their RTA office to avail of a service. "I tried to secure a learner's licence slot two days ago, when the fee displayed was ₹450. However, I encountered technical issues and couldn't complete the booking. When I tried again on Sunday, I was surprised to see that the total amount had risen to ₹550, with the service charge component having increased from ₹100 to ₹200," said K Venkatesh, an applicant from Uppal. Move to increase revenue, says RTA RTA officials said that the revision was aimed at enhancing revenue. "Only service charges, which have remained unchanged for several years, have been increased. However, we need to monitor the situation for at least one month to assess how these increased charges contribute to revenue enhancement," MM Chandrasekhar Goud, joint transport commissioner (IT & Vigilance), told TOI. Sources, on the other hand, hinted at the move being designed to accommodate tax exemptions being offered to EV buyers. Incidentally, since the Telangana govt implemented its EV policy on Nov 16, 2024, ₹400 crore (approx) tax has been exempted through sales of more than 50,000 EVs. "The govt's actions are unfair, as they offer complete tax relief to electric vehicles while parallelly raising service charges," said M Dayanand, general secretary, Telangana Auto and Motor Welfare Union."The facilities at their offices lack essential amenities for the public, and applicants are forced to wait in long queues for their turn. It is disappointing that despite these ongoing service deficiencies, the RTA has implemented increased service charges. I urge the govt authorities to reinstate the previous fee structure, in the interest of the public.">
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Motorists fume as Telangana RTA drives up service charges
Hyderabad: Applicants attempting to book slots for various transactions at the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) woke up to a rude shock on Sunday as they found a sudden increase in charges across several services. The revision came into effect at 2 am. The new rate-card shows that RTA has revised fees anywhere from Rs 100 to Rs 1,000 — with a fourfold jump in rates for a no-objection certificate (NOC). Available for Rs 100 until now, every NOC will now cost a motorist Rs 435. The cost for terminating vehicle agreements for four-wheelers has also been substantially increased from Rs 2,135 to Rs 3,135. Even commonly availed costs, right from learners' licence to vehicle hypothecation, have been brought under the new price umbrella. Motorists applying for any licence will have to cough up an additional Rs 100. The only exemptions: Permits, vehicle fitness assessments, taxes on vehicles from other states, permit cancellations, life taxes, and quarterly taxes. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad 10k applicants to be impacted This revision — brought in three years after a hike on life taxes — is likely to impact at least 10,000 daily applicants at all RTA offices across the state. In 2022, the Telangana govt had raised life taxes under the Telangana Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963, with increases ranging from 9% to 19% based on vehicle cost and category. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold 2021 Cars Now Almost Free - Prices May Surprise You Unsold Cars | Search Ads Learn More Undo Many applicants, while ruing the sharp rise, also complained about the current revision being implemented surreptitiously without prior public announcement or notification. In fact, the RTA website: is yet to be updated with these new charges. Speaking to TOI, some said that they realised that the fees had been hiked only when they went to their RTA office to avail of a service. 'I tried to secure a learner's licence slot two days ago, when the fee displayed was Rs 450. However, I encountered technical issues and couldn't complete the booking. When I tried again on Sunday, I was surprised to see that the total amount had risen to Rs 550, with the service charge component having increased from Rs 100 to Rs 200,' said K Venkatesh, an applicant from Uppal. Move to increase revenue: RTA RTA officials said that the revision was aimed at enhancing revenue. 'Only service charges, which have remained unchanged for several years, have been increased. However, we need to monitor the situation for at least one month to assess how these increased charges contribute to revenue enhancement,' MM Chandrasekhar Goud, joint transport commissioner (IT & Vigilance), told TOI. Sources, on the other hand, hinted at the move being designed to accommodate tax exemptions being offered to EV buyers. Incidentally, since the Telangana govt implemented its EV policy on Nov 16, 2024, Rs 400 crore (approx) tax has been exempted through sales of more than 50,000 EVs. 'The govt's actions are unfair, as they offer complete tax relief to electric vehicles while parallelly raising service charges,' said M Dayanand, general secretary, Telangana Auto and Motor Welfare Union.'The facilities at their offices lack essential amenities for the public, and applicants are forced to wait in long queues for their turn. It is disappointing that despite these ongoing service deficiencies, the RTA has implemented increased service charges. I urge the govt authorities to reinstate the previous fee structure, in the interest of the public.'
Hans India
27-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Awards instituted to recognise services during Bonalu
Hyderabad: Sri Mahakali Mahesh Goud Memorial Trust would be presenting the Mahesh Goud Bonalu Festival Awards at a programme to be held at Ravindra Bharati on July 31 to 'encourage the people who play their part in organising Bonalu in a grand manner'. According to the Trust president G Arvind Kumar Goud, General Secretary K Venkatesh, the Bonalu festival, which is celebrated with great devotion and devotion by the people of Telangana, many people are playing their part in organizing the festival in Hyderabad city. This tradition has been going on for hundreds of years. During the festival, various professionals, officials from various government departments, print and electronic media journalists, and representatives of various temple committees are engaged in the service of the Goddess.
Hans India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Simhavahini temple committee to host Bonalu festival in Delhi
Hyderabad: Representatives of the Lal Darwaja Simhavahini and Sri Mahankali Temple Committee have extended an invitation to state ministers to attend the three-day Lal Darwaja Bonalu Festival, which is scheduled to take place at Telangana Bhavan in the national capital, Delhi, on June 30, July 1, and July 2. On Monday, a delegation comprising Temple Committee Convener G Aravind Kumar Goud, former Chairman K Venkatesh, Cultural Secretary A Vinod Kumar, Publicity Secretary S Seshunarayana, Gaddam Ravi, and others, met with the ministers. They cordially welcomed State Transport and BC Welfare Minister and Hyderabad District In charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar at the Banjara Hills Ministers' Quarters. The delegation stated that Bonalu festivals have been grandly celebrated at Telangana Bhavan in Delhi for the past ten years, with the aim of promoting Telangana culture and traditions among the people of the country. They requested the temple committee and the government to ensure all arrangements are made to organise the Bonalu festival on a grand scale this year.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Min directs officials to complete devpt works at MM Hills temple
Mysuru: State animal husbandry, veterinary sciences, sericulture, and Chamarajnagar district minister K Venkatesh on Saturday directed the officials and contractors to complete all the ongoing development works undertaken by Srikshetra Male Mahadeshwara Development Authority atop MM Hills temple in Hanur taluk in Chamarajanagar district. Speaking to reporters after offering puja at MM Hills temple, the minister gave directions to complete the development works within the set deadline without compromising on quality. He also directed the public works department to oversee the development works by regularly visiting the spot. The authority has taken up the construction of eight blocks of a queue line system at the cost of Rs 45 crore, on the lines of Tirupati, provided with toilet and other basic facilities for devotees lining up to have darshan. About 500 devotees can have darshan after standing in queue at each block. The minister asked the officials to complete all the initiated works by Aug before the start of Jathra celebrations. He also directed the officials to complete the tender process for the construction of the new Dasoha Bhavan at the cost of Rs 90 crore. About 4,000 devotees can have 'prasadam' at the newly constructed Dasoha Bhavan. The minister also sped up the process of constructing housing quarters for 60 pourakarmikas who have been working in the authority for several years. He also told the officials to prepare an action plan for the construction of housing quarters for the remaining pourakarmikas. MM Hills Development Authority secretary AE Raghu and deputy secretary Chandrashekhar were present. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
