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Form 13
Driving schools in India need to obtain a licence to operate legally in India. Form 13 is used to renew the driving institution licence. Schools whose licences were suspended for not following certain rules also need to renew their licences using this application. Read on to know its purpose, contents, and other details.
What is Form 13?
Form 13 is the application that driving schools need to submit to the jurisdictional RTO (Regional Transport Office) to renew their operating licence, Form 11. This form is prescribed under Rules 24(2) and 25 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. A fee of ₹2,500 is to be paid along with the application. Remember, timely renewal using Form 13 is crucial to avoid penalties or suspension of the driving school licence.
When to Submit Form 13?
Driving schools in India must submit a licence renewal application with Form 13 in these circumstances:
Upon Expiry of Existing Licence: If the current licence issued by the RTO has expired, a renewal application must be submitted in Form 13.
Upon Suspension of Existing Licence: If the RTO suspends a driving school's licence for not complying with any condition under Rule 24 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, the school must submit an application for restoration using Form 13. Most of the conditions relate to having qualified staff, sufficient infrastructure and vehicles to conduct classes, sufficient financial resources to run the school, and teaching the prescribed syllabus.
What is the Difference Between Form 13A and Form 13?
Let's understand the differences between Form 13 and Form 13A for driving schools:
| Basis of Comparison | Form 13A | Form 13 |
| Description | Application for the renewal of an accreditation given to a driver's training center. | Application for the renewal of a driving school licence. |
| Required When | The driving school accreditation has expired, been suspended, or been cancelled. | The driving school licence (Form 11) has expired or is temporarily suspended. |
| Who Can Apply? | To continue to have an accreditation that allows the school to issue Form 5B, exempting its students from appearing for driving tests for licences. | To continue to operate as a driving school with a proper licence. |
What Details are Included in Form 13?
To complete Form 13, you must include the following details:
Details of the regional transport officer
Full name, father's/husband's name, and address of the applicant
Details of the place of business
Number of the existing licence of the school
Validity of the current licence
Whether the school has applied for renewal before the current licence expires. If not, the school must specify the reason thereof.
Details of the suspension or cancellation of a previous licence, if applicable
Amount of the fee paid
Signature of the applicant
How to Obtain Form 13 for Driving School Licence Renewal?
You can get Form 13 from the RTO in your jurisdiction. But you can also download it online by following the steps below:
Step 1: Go to the official Parivahan Sewa portal.
Step 2: Find and click on the 'Informational Services' drop-down menu.
Step 3: Choose the 'Downloadable Forms' option.
Step 4: Review the displayed list and find 'Form 13'. Download it in PDF.
Step 5: Fill the form, attach the required documents, and submit it to the appropriate RTO.
What is the Deadline for Submitting Form 13?
A driving school licence issued in Form 11 is generally valid for 5 years from the date of issue. Driving schools must apply for their renewal at least 60 days before the expiry date.
If the earlier licence has been suspended or cancelled, the RTO does not prescribe a fixed deadline for reapplication, but early submission is recommended.
Importance of Form 13
Let's understand why submitting Form 13 is an essential document for motor driving schools:
Legal Compliance: A driving school may be considered non-compliant with the provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, if it fails to renew its operating licence by submitting Form 13 within the prescribed time.
Restoration of the Suspended or Cancelled Licence: If the Regional Transport Office (RTO) has suspended or cancelled a licence due to non-compliance, Form 13 must be submitted. The form allows the institute to demonstrate that it now meets all statutory requirements and obtain a valid licence again.
Helps Authorities Reassess Compliance: Form 13 allows the licensing authority to evaluate whether the driving school currently meets the eligibility criteria to hold a driving school licence, especially in cases where the licence was previously suspended or cancelled and the school claims to have rectified the issues.
Common Reasons for Form 13 Rejection
After receiving Form 13, the licensing authority reviews the application and may reject it if the driving school fails to meet the required conditions. Some common reasons for rejection include:
Non-compliance with Rules: The application may be denied if the driving school does not follow the rules set out in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, which spell out the basic rules for driving schools. These include following the curriculum while teaching, keeping the required records, having the right facilities for training and testing, and having the right tools for teaching and demonstrations in the classroom.
Incomplete or Incorrect Application: If a driving school submits Form 13 with missing, incorrect, or inconsistent information, the licensing authority may reject the application.
Failure to Prove Compliance After Suspension or Revocation: If the driving school's licence was suspended or revoked in the past, the authority may not accept the application if the school cannot show that it has followed the rules and fixed the problems that led to the suspension or revocation.
Frequently asked question
Form 13 is used to apply for the renewal of a driving school licence originally issued under Form 11. It is also used to reapply for a licence if the previous one has been suspended or revoked by the authorities.
Every motor vehicle driving school established in India needs to submit Form 13 to get its licence renewed after expiry, suspension, or revocation of the existing licence.
Yes, the RTO may inspect the school, training vehicles, and instructors to ensure compliance before approving the renewal.
You can download the official Form 13 through the 'Downloadable Forms' option in the 'Informational Services' drop-down menu on the home page of the Parivahan portal.
Yes, driving schools can submit Form 13 to demonstrate compliance and apply for reinstatement of a previously suspended or revoked licence.
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