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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for registration of Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO)

Applicable to: Multimodal Transport Operators (MTOs)
Effective Date: 16 December 2015
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Online Application Process

The process for applying for registration/renewal as an MTO is now online only. Follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Open dgshipping.gov.in
  • Step 2: Click on 'E-GOVERNANCE' and follow the instructions
  • Step 3: Complete the application form and upload required documents
  • Step 4: Make payment through the e-payment gateway

2. Document Checklist

Ensure you have the following documents ready for upload:

  • For Fresh Registration: Annexure-II
  • For Renewal: Annexure-III
II/4  Annexures-I, II, and III contain detailed checklists for documents required

3. Application Processing

Incomplete applications will not be processed. You will have 7 days to rectify any deficiencies. Failure to do so may result in rejection and forfeiture of the application fee.

Important Note

Certificates granted under this SOP shall stand cancelled if any information or document is found to be fake or compromised at any point in time under section 5 of the Act.

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