All motor vehicles entering the Nilgiris (Ooty) and Kodaikanal must have electronic passes (e-passes) according to a ruling by the Madras High Court.
Steps to Apply for an ePass for Kodaikanal
1. Visit the Official Website for ePass Registration
- Go to the official Tamil Nadu Government ePass portal:
- Tamil Nadu ePass Portal (or any updated URL provided by the Tamil Nadu Government).
2. Fill in the Required Details
- On the portal, you’ll need to enter various details like:
- Personal Information: Name, age, contact details, and identity proof.
- Travel Information: Your travel dates, reason for travel, mode of transportation (car, bus, etc.), and starting point.
- Destination: Kodaikanal (specific entry to the region).
3. Upload Required Documents
- You may be asked to upload documents such as:
- A valid ID proof (Aadhaar card, passport, driving license, etc.).
- Travel details (such as bus/train tickets or car details).
4. Submit the Application
- After entering all the necessary information and uploading documents, click on the Submit button to apply for the ePass.
5. Wait for Approval
- Once you submit the application, you will receive a confirmation (either via email or on the portal) with the status of your ePass. If approved, you will get the ePass which you can either download or print.
6. Travel with the ePass
- If your ePass is approved, make sure to carry a printed or digital copy of the ePass when traveling to Kodaikanal.
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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
