The Andhra Pradesh Lorry Owners Association has urged the government to issue counter-signature permits to facilitate smooth goods movement between AP and Telangana. Owners claim the lack of permits is causing massive financial losses due to extra taxes.

  • AP Lorry Owners Association seeks counter-signature permits for interstate goods transport.
  • The issue remains unresolved 12 years after the state bifurcation.
  • Lack of permits forces owners to pay additional taxes, leading to heavy losses.

The Andhra Pradesh Lorry Owners Association has formally urged the government to issue counter-signature permits for goods transport vehicles operating between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. On Tuesday, association leaders submitted a formal representation to Kona Sasidhar, the Secretary of the Department of Transport and Roads and Buildings.

State General Secretary Y.V. Eswara Rao highlighted a glaring administrative gap, noting that despite 12 years passing since the bifurcation of the state, the issue of permits for interstate goods movement remains unresolved. This prolonged delay has created a significant bottleneck for the logistics sector in the region.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that unresolved interstate permit issues act as a non-tariff barrier to trade. When legal permits are unavailable, the resulting increase in operational costs—often passed down through extra taxes and fees—inflates the supply chain costs, ultimately impacting the prices of essential goods across both states.

Administrative delays in interstate permit issuance create an uneven playing field and increase the cost of doing business.

The association emphasized that the shortage of valid permits is forcing lorry owners to bear additional financial burdens, which directly affects their livelihood. The meeting also saw the presence of N. Raja, President of the Krishna District Lorry Owners Association, underscoring the regional scale of the protest.

Historical Background

Following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh to create Telangana, several logistical and administrative frameworks required updates to ensure seamless movement between the new entities. While most sectors have integrated, the specialized permits required for heavy goods vehicles have remained a point of contention for over a decade.

Did You Know?: A counter-signature permit is a legal endorsement by one state authority on a permit issued by another, allowing vehicles to operate legally across borders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Why are lorry owners facing financial losses?
Answer: Due to the lack of official counter-signature permits, owners are being forced to pay additional taxes to operate between the two states.

Question 2: How long has this issue been pending?
Answer: The issue has been persistent for approximately 12 years, following the state bifurcation.