Big RTO Update: This news is of extreme importance to you if you have a vehicle or a driving license with you. In today’s fast-paced life, we delay many of our important tasks, but it is to be noted that some things cannot be avoided, or else they may create problems for us someday in the near future.
The Transport Department recently came out with an imperative announcement for all the vehicles and driving license holders of the country, mandating them to update their mobile numbers in the Vahan/Sarathi records themselves. This step by the government has been taken by keeping both safety and ease in mind, i.e., to ensure that you receive very important information on time, avoiding all technical or legal issues.
Why is it important to update your mobile number?
Nowadays, every government service is digital. From traffic challans, license renewal, vehicle notices, or any important updates, everything is sent by sending a text message on a specific mobile number. If your number is not updated in the records or is an outdated one, you would never receive this service in due time.
It is also an undeniable fact that often the Challan is issued, but the owner of the vehicle is unaware of it. Later on, the Challan is increased with morepenalties and charges. There may also be chances of facing trouble if you want any important updates in your driving license.
Why did the Transport Department release this alert?
The Transport Department is keen to ensure that all data regarding different vehicle owners within the country is correct. Updating your mobile number allows you to be contacted by the government. This would lead to a reduction in cases of fraud.
In addition, many services will also be completely offered online in the future, for which OTP and mobile number will be needed. In such an event, if your phone number is not updated, then you will be denied those facilities.
How can I update my mobile number?
Now, updating your mobile number is not a difficult task anymore. One can update the mobile number online comfortably from their home or even by visiting the nearest RTO office.
One just needs to give the details required, which are related to the vehicle or driving license, and the mobile number will get updated. This process is fully secure and does not take much time. As soon as your phone is updated, you will receive information in time.
Why should you update your number now?
People think that they will do it later, but this negligence may create problems for them in the near future. When, in the future, any rules are revised, a notice is issued related to your license, and some other important information regarding your vehicle, if your number is not updated, you will be responsible for its loss. Therefore, it is better to get this petty issue over with quickly and then have peace of mind.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is only to be considered general information. The process, rules, and terms and conditions of updatng your Mobile Number might be changed by the Transport Department from time to time.
Therefore, to get accurate and specific information, it is always recommended to contact their website or RTO office located nearby. The author will not be responsible in this regard.
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