National Permit for Trucks & Goods Carriers: Form 48, Composite Fee & Parivahan Payment (2026)

Published by Adv. Rajesh Verma on 25 October 2026

1. Form 48 (Permit) vs Form 49 (Authorization): The Difference

Under Rule 86 and 87 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989:

  • Form 48 (Basic National Permit): The 5-year parent permit issued by your home state RTO certifying that your truck meets national operating standards.
  • Form 49 (National Permit Authorization): The annual tax receipt proving payment of the composite central tax across all Indian states and UTs.

    • 2. The ₹16,500 Central Composite Annual Fee

  • Consolidated National Composite Fee: ₹16,500 per year (flat for all goods carriages regardless of tonnage).
  • Paid online directly on the Parivahan National Permit portal. The Central Government automatically distributes the revenue to all participating states based on road network density.

    • 3. Mandatory National Permit Equipment Standards

    Every National Permit truck must display:

    1. "NATIONAL PERMIT" written prominently on both sides and rear in bold white letters on blue background.

    2. Body painted in Golden Yellow / Dark Orange livery.

    3. Two operational fire extinguishers (minimum 2 kg ABC dry powder).

    4. FASTag attached and linked to active commercial wallet.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the total annual cost of a National Goods Permit in India?

    The consolidated Central National Permit Authorization composite fee is ₹16,500 per year, plus the home state base permit fee (₹1,000–₹2,500 depending on the state).

    What is the maximum age limit for a truck to hold a National Permit?

    Under Rule 88 CMVR, the maximum age limit for goods carriages holding National Permits is 12 years (15 years for multi-axle vehicles; 9 years for hazardous goods tankers).

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