Chandigarh, August 20, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Finance and Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced that All India Tourist Permits (AITP) can now be applied for and downloaded online through the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ Parivahan portal, eliminating the need for applicants to visit the State Transport Authority (STA) office in Mohali.
Cheema said the digital facility was part of the Bhagwant Mann government’s efforts to make transport-related public services faster, more transparent and accessible.
Under the earlier system, tourist vehicle operators were required to collect physical, printed permits from the STA office, Mohali (PB01). With the online facility, applicants can now access the service remotely and download approved permit documents directly through the national transport portal.
“Earlier, tourist vehicle operators were required to collect physical, printed permits directly from the office of the State Transport Authority (STA), Mohali (PB01). With the launch of this digital facility, applicants can obtain the necessary documentation seamlessly from the comfort of their homes or workplaces, completely eliminating the need to visit government offices in person,” Cheema said in a press communique.
The minister said the reform would reduce bureaucratic procedures, queues and administrative delays for transport operators.
“The Bhagwant Mann government is leaving no stone unturned to make public services smooth, transparent, and completely hassle-free. By shifting the issuance of All India Tourist Permits entirely online, we have cut through bureaucratic red tape and bridged the gap between the government and citizens,” he said.
Cheema said the move would also support ease of doing business in Punjab’s transport sector by reducing the time involved in completing permit-related documentation.
“Time is of the essence for our transport operators. This digital reform not only delivers services in the blink of an eye but also sets a new benchmark for efficiency and accountability. By simplifying the end-to-end documentation process, we are paving the way for true ease of doing business across the state’s transport sector,” he said.
According to the minister, vehicle owners and commercial operators can access, apply for and download their approved AITP documents directly through the Parivahan portal. The online system is intended to provide round-the-clock access to permit services and help operators maintain uninterrupted business operations.
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