 | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1811 |
| Jurisdiction | Tamil Nadu |
| Headquarters | Chennai |
| Minister responsible |
|
| Agency executive |
|
| Parent agency | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Website | Transport Department |
TheDepartment of Transport of state of Tamil Nadu is one of thedepartments ofGovernment of Tamil Nadu.
The transport department is responsible for the maintenance of public transport and has control over seven transport undertakings. The department is also the nodal agency of the state government for projects implemented by theIndian Railways as well asDepartment of Railways, thedepartment of communications and thecivil aviation of theGovernment of India.[1][2]
The commissionerate of transport (State Transport Authority) and Tamil Nadu motor vehicles maintenance department function under the department.
The state transport authority controls the major public transport agencies of the state:Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC),State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) andMetropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC).[3] It is also responsible for managing the licensing and permits for private buses.[4] As of 2023, the state transport units operated 20,213 buses apart from 7,814 private buses and 3,990 mini-buses.[4] TNSTC has six operational divisions operating under the department and operates most inter-city services and intra-city services except in Chennai while SETC operates long distances bus services connecting major towns.[3] MTC is responsible for public bus transportation in Chennai.[3]
The department also manages the following undertakings:[4]
The motor vehicle maintenance department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all government owned vehicles including that of thechief minister.[5]
