Vehicle scrapping rules allow single window clearance for setting up ATSes

An ATS may be owned or operated by a person including any individual, or company, or association, or body of individuals, or a special purpose vehicle, or state govt

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Saturday finalised rules for the vehicle scrapping policy and the department said they have been formulated keeping in mind vehicle safety and after incorporating international best practices.

The rules allow single window clearance for pre-registration and registration of the automated testing stations (ATS).

An ATS may be owned or operated by a person including any individual, or company, or association, or body of individuals, or a special purpose vehicle, or state government.

An ATS uses mechanical equipment to automate various tests required to check the fitness of a vehicle. The fitness testing for commercial vehicles