KJ Alphons, union minister of state (I/C) for Tourism in a written reply in Lok Sabha informed that 1200 permits (average) were issued per day to the vehicles visiting Rohtang Pass. In compliance with the directions of National Green Tribunal in OA No.237/2013, permits are issued online, through the dedicated portal to the vehicles visiting Rohtang Pass. Average number of 1200 permits are issued per day (excluding Tuesdays, being maintenance day) as informed by Government of Himachal Pradesh. The details are as given below-
1. 800 permits per day – petrol vehicles.
2. 400 permits per day – diesel vehicles.
3. The permit portal opens at 10 am and 4 pm daily.
4. In addition to the above 1200 permits, 100 Special Permits per day are being issued as per the directions of the Hon’ble Tribunal. Out of this, 75 permits (vehicles of the state) and 25 permits (intrastate vehicles coming to Kullu district) are issued.
5. Any person can apply for the permit online by furnishing required details like registration number, type of vehicle and name of driver, etc.