Regarding denial of driving licence to a person with monocular vision
shivraj
(Querist) 13 December 2012
This query is : Resolved
I applied for learner’s license at Regional Transport authority, Sheikh Sarai on 21/12/2011. After completing the forms and paying the fees for a learner’s license, I was denied the driver’s license citing the reason that a person with monocular vision (vision in only one eye) is not eligible to get the driving license. I also showed them the copy of the appeal received by Narayan Chaudhary against the RTI in 2010
And the office of the Joint Commissioner/Secretary (STA) Transport Department clearly states that CMV Act and Rules made there under do not prohibit visually handicapped person with normal vision in one eye from getting driving licence, but he is required to furnish Medical certificate as prescribed in Form I A of CMV Act. I showed them the medical certificate on prescribed format issued by Dr.V.S.Gupta (H.O.D, Department of ophthalmology, Safdurjung Hospital). But despite showing supporting documents they denied and told me to approach other regional transport authorities and states in India. I also told them Narayan Chaudhary with monocular vision was issued Driving license by RTO, Vasant Vihar in 2010. On which they told me to approach RTO, Vasant Vihar, However my RTO is Sheikh Sarai.
ajay sethi
(Expert) 13 December 2012
if inspite of clear precedents RTo is refusing to issue you driver license file writ in High court challenging the refusal of RTO to issue you a license
shivraj
(Querist) 13 December 2012
Thanks for the reply sir..how to file a writ sir and what will be charges?Infact I took up the case in media also through a citizen journalist of cnn ibn...
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 13 December 2012
Engage a lawyer of high court and handover your entire documents to him relevant with the case and follow his advice.
