Ooty Kodaikanal Epass Registration : Tamil Nadu E Pass Registration

The Madras High Court has mandated that, from May 7 to June 30, all motor vehicles wishing to access the Nilgiris(Ooty) and Kodaikanal must procure electronic passes (e-passes).

This will enable the district administrations to gather information regarding the quantity and nature of vehicles accessing the two hill stations, the quantity of summer tourists, and other related metrics.

On the other hand, a special Division Bench consisting of Justices D. Bharatha Chakravarthy and N. Sathish Kumar clarified that the Nilgiris and Dindigul Collectorates are free to issue as many e-passes as they like, and that locals should not be required to get them. It was also instructed that the Collectors publicise the e-pass system extensively.

The Nilgiris and Dindigul Collectors said that following the High Court order, the state government will be instructed to limit the number of tourists by reducing the entry of vehicles. During peak hours, the inflow of vehicles rises from 2,000 to 20,000 per day, which is estimated to cause congestion and environmental damage.

How to obtain Epass

Step – 1 – Visit the official website of https://tnega.tn.gov.in/

Step – 2 – Now, click on the option of Newly Launched Services, after which a box will open up on the screen.

Step – 3 – Here click on the state Tamil Nadu and then on the option of ePass_TN.

Step – 4 – Here, you will see an application form for TN e Pass so first read the form carefully.

Step – 5 – Now, Fill in the form carefully without any error.

Step – 6 – Tick on the declaration box after which you should get your registration ID.

How to Apply for TN ePass for Entry in Kodaikanal?

If you are someone traveling into Tamil Nadu, you will require an ePass too. The users have to follow these steps to apply for the TN ePass in such a case.

Step – 1 – First you have to visit the site of https://tnega.tn.gov.in/

Step – 2 – Next, you have to select from the option of whether you are traveling from any other state of India or from a foreign land.

Step – 3 – On the next page, you have to provide your mobile number and have to enter the captcha code.

Step – 4 – Now click on Send OTP.

Step – 5 – On the next page, you have to provide the OTP that you have received on your mobile number to verify it.

Step – 6 – Now on the next page, you have to select from the ePass type that you wish to avail yourself.

Step – 7 – Depending upon the selection that you have made, a form will come up that you need to fill up.

Step – 8 – Now you have to upload the necessary documents such as a medical report, or a marriage invitation card, and others to prove your purpose of visit.

Step – 9 – The ePass will be only presented after the whole verification of the details provided by you and this can take time. Till this time, you will get an application number for checking the status.

Finally, after the ePass is approved, in order to get the ePass, you have to present your Government identities document such as aadhar card, electoral card, PAN card, driving license, employee card, and passport