Bhubaneswar: From 2020, all those who aspire for a Learner’s Licence will get it instantly. The Commerce and Transport Department has allowed auto approval of a new licence after an applicant clears the computerised online test.
Once the applicant passes the online test, he/she can download the LL at his/her convenience without waiting for further approval from any authority. The licence will be ready online with requisite approvals.
Auto approval of new LLs is part of the 5Ts initiative of the state government for faster service delivery in a transparent way and improved user experience. As per an order issued by Transport Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda, applicants who have multiple biometrics will be approved by Regional Transport Officer (RTO) concerned after matching the correct bio-metrics.
Normally, the test for new LL is conducted using Sarathi-4 Screen Test Aid for LL (STALL) application. An applicant needs to give 10 correct answers to an aggregate of 15 questions online at the STALL examination centre in RTOs. The test result is automatically recorded in Sarathi-4 software as pass or fail. “In the new system, applications will now be automatically approved after the applicant passes the computerised LL test,” Panda said.
Bhubaneswar RTO-1 and Cuttack RTO have increased number of slots for LL test. While 589 slots for LL test in a day is now available at RTI-1, the number of LL slots in Cuttack RTO has increased to 660 from 528. Applicants whose date is scheduled beyond January 20 for LL test can reschedule the date of appearance as per availability.
“While the mode of all payments is online, the slots have been increased for the convenience of applicants. People should get their documents ready as early as possible instead of waiting till the end of the extension period,” Panda advised.
