RTOs in Maharashtra gearing to go paperless

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In an effort to avoid citizens crowding at Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in Maharashtra, RTOs are gearing up to go completely paperless. The RTOs are looking to adopt e-signatures so the people who need services can apply for the same online and do not have to rush to RTOs with documents.

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As reported by Times of India, According to Shekhar Channe, state Transport Commissioner, the transport office has been pursuing the e-signature option for a year now. Finally, the state has given a nod for the decision. The e-signatures will be implemented in the system soon. Trials of the software are on the final stage.

As per a senior RTO officer, all the licenses which have expired have been given an extension till September 30. Once the e-signatures come in effect, people can directly get their documents authenticated online using their Aadhar cards and need not go to the RTOs. OTP verification will be a medium for authentication while using Aadhar. The transport offices will be using e-Vahan and Saarthi portals for digitising their services.