India, March 1 -- Maharashtra's transport minister, Pratap Sarnaik, has approved a new sub-regional transport office for Mira-Bhayandar, a part of which falls under his assembly constituency, Ovala-Majiwada, in Thane district.

A press release issued by Sarnaik's office on Friday said, "March 1 is celebrated as RTO foundation day. On its eve, the state transport ministry has given good news for the people of Mira-Bhayandar. The state's 58th sub-regional transport office will be opened at Mira-Bhayandar. An order to this effect has been issued by the transport office today."

A sub-regional transport office issues driving licences, inspects vehicles' insurance and fitness, clears pollution tests, collects road tax, and sells personalised r...