(i) Permit to Goods vehicles operating within the State. Permits granted to a particular vehicle for carrying a particular load has to be plied for that particular area. (ii) Counter Signatures of Good s Carriers Permits: These are permits which are initially issued by one state and later on endorsed in another state by the concerned State or RTA. (iii) National Permits: Issued to goods vehicles to enable them to go outside the home state. Issued for a minimum of 4 continuous states (including the home state). The maximum age in case of a particular vehicle should not exceed 12 years. In case of a multi-axle vehicle the maximum age not to exceed 15 years.