Transport Commissioner, J&K Shri Rajinder Singh Tara, JKAS today
handed over a Driving License to Shri Chandeep Singh Specially abled
International Player in Tycommando, who had always dreamt of driving
car using his legs. He had represented and won many laurels for the
country and the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
To fulfil his dream, Shri Chandeep Singh, renowned differently abled
sportsman approached the Transport Commissioner, Jammu for issuance
of Driving License. Keeping in view his contribution towards nation despite
facing challenges, a special Board headed by Shri Vinay Samotra, JKAS
Joint Transport Commissioner comprising of Shri Pankaj Bhagotra, JKAS,
Regional Transport Officer, Jammu and Ms Rehana Tabassum, JKAS,
ARTO(HQ), Jammu was constituted by the Transport Commissioner, J&K.
The Board conducted Driving Skill Test at Trial Ground, Nagrota and
during real time basis on National Highway as well on 13.03.2024. The
trial was conducted on his adaptive vehicle which is modified / altered as
per ARAI guidelines / requirements. The major control of his car is being
operated using his feet. The RTO Jammu has also altered the registration
of the car as adaptive vehicle after inspection of the kit provided by the
ARAI.
This is one of the biggest service of the Transport Department to the
specially abled persons to realise his dream of legally driving the car after
obtaining license. The Department is ready to give wings to other similar
special abled persons after meeting required formalities.
