Sharing a document that came to my attention while I was checking the requirements for a forklift. I discussed the same with my professional friends and got to know that a forklift is also required to be registered by the RTO as it has been identified as a "Non-Transport Vehicle" as per Subsection 4 of Section 41 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988. Supportive documents are attached for your reference.
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Inderjeet Singh
From India, Rajsamand
Regards,
Inderjeet Singh
From India, Rajsamand
Thank you for the update on an important topic. As an extension of the above discussion, is it mandatory to ensure that all persons driving forklifts inside a factory premises have a valid driving license from the RTO? I am asking this question specifically from a legal viewpoint. I know they should preferably have a license.
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From India, Mumbai
Regards,
From India, Mumbai
Forklift Registration Requirements
Forklift registration is required, but the tax is as per a non-transport vehicle. I think all tire-mounted equipment is covered under the Motor Vehicles Act. I don't think any registration formalities are required for crawler-mounted equipment.
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Pon
From India, Lucknow
Forklift registration is required, but the tax is as per a non-transport vehicle. I think all tire-mounted equipment is covered under the Motor Vehicles Act. I don't think any registration formalities are required for crawler-mounted equipment.
Regards,
Pon
From India, Lucknow
Dear All , Could you clear my query : Is registration required for battery operated forklift ? If yes where it is mentioned , If no is any document support . Thanks Abhay
From India, Thana
From India, Thana
Dear All,Please suggest is there any requirement of driving Licenses for operate the battery operated forklift. if yes please send me the proof if no please send me the proof.
From India, Sahibabad
From India, Sahibabad
Forklift is non transport vehicle so No licence is mandatory if not using public road regular for commercial purpose
From India, undefined
From India, undefined
Forklift Licensing Requirements
Rules for forklift operation vary from state to state, but generally, such notifications are not actively tracked. It is recommended to adopt a better and standard practice of obtaining a license or authorization in your state. If the state government does not provide such authorization for legal purposes, write an application to the RTO regarding the applicability of such licenses and proceed according to their response. This is important because if anything happens later due to not having the required licenses, such documents will be crucial. In Maharashtra, a separate license is required to operate a forklift.
Regards, Shailesh Thanvi Internal Auditor
From India, Thane
Rules for forklift operation vary from state to state, but generally, such notifications are not actively tracked. It is recommended to adopt a better and standard practice of obtaining a license or authorization in your state. If the state government does not provide such authorization for legal purposes, write an application to the RTO regarding the applicability of such licenses and proceed according to their response. This is important because if anything happens later due to not having the required licenses, such documents will be crucial. In Maharashtra, a separate license is required to operate a forklift.
Regards, Shailesh Thanvi Internal Auditor
From India, Thane
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