The registration certificates (RCs) of more than 20 lakh vehicles in Odisha have reportedly been cancelled after their mandatory documents were not renewed within the required period.

The move follows the new vehicle classification policy introduced by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Under the system, vehicles are being classified based on the status of their registration and other essential documents.

According to the new classification system, more than 20 lakh vehicles registered in Odisha have reportedly been moved to the “Permanent Archive” category due to non-renewal of required documents. Once an RC is cancelled, operating the vehicle on public roads becomes illegal.

The classification process is being carried out using vehicle-related information available in the VAHAN database, including expired and non-renewed documents.

Vehicles Divided Into Four Categories

Under the new vehicle classification policy, vehicles are being placed into four categories based on their documentation status.

Category 1: Vehicles with all required documents valid and up to date.

Category 2: Vehicles for which some of the required documents are valid, while others need renewal.

Category 3: Vehicles whose documents have not been updated for a relatively short period.

Category 4: Vehicles whose required documents have not been updated for around two to three years.

The classification is intended to identify vehicles with outdated documentation and improve compliance with transport regulations.

Vehicle Owners Advised to Update Documents

The State Transport Authority (STA) has urged vehicle owners to check the status of their documents and complete the renewal process at the earliest.

STA Commissioner Amitabh Thakur advised vehicle owners to ensure that their RC, insurance, Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate and other mandatory documents remain valid and updated.

Vehicle owners are particularly advised to verify their vehicle status in the VAHAN database. Driving a vehicle whose registration has been cancelled could lead to legal action, as such vehicles are not authorised to operate on public roads.

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