The exemption is subject to the fulfilment of the required conditions. Rule 1 states the short title, commencement and exemption of the set of rules. Rule 2 defines terms used through this appendix, in order to clarify the context of each term. Rule 3 states that only a tourist transport operator who is recognised by the Department of Tourism of the Central Government, is eligible for the issue of an authorisation certificate. The issue of an authorisation certificates is dealt with in Rule 5.
Applications are to be made to the concerned state transport authority.
The transfer of permit in the cases of change of ownership and death of the holder of the authorisation certificate and the conditions that may apply are listed out in Rule 6. Rule 7 permits the holder of an authorisation certificate to replace any vehicle that it covers, by any other similar vehicle - only with the permission of the issuing state transport authority. An explanation with regard to conditions of similarity is included. Appeals should be made to the State Transport Appellate Tribunal, which will consider the case and reach a decision. Rs. 500 per annum.