The new rules will be applicable from April 1, 2021. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has announced a new scheme, under which any tourist vehicle operator may apply for an “All India Tourist Authorization/Permit” through online mode. It will be issued, after relevant documents are submitted and fees deposited, within 30 days of submission of such applications, MoRTH said in a statement. The new set of rules, it said, will be known as, “All India Tourist Vehicles Authorization and Permit Rules, 2021”. The existing permits shall continue to be in force during their validity. “The new rules for permits are expected to go a long way in promoting tourism across States in our country, while simultaneously, growing the revenue of State Governments,” the statement said.