Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Borivli RTO Resumes Search for Permanent Testing Site
The Borivli RTO needs a new permanent home.
Its current rented office is in Kandarpada, Dahisar West.
A plan to rent space from MTNL in Dahisar East did not move forward.
This happened after MTNL decided to auction properties.
The RTO also needs much more land than just an office building.
It wants separate tracks for driving tests and vehicle fitness checks.
Right now, some tests happen on a road near homes.
Officials are worried that this could be unsafe for residents, pedestrians and other drivers.
They are looking for a suitable site nearby so people do not have to travel far.
The Borivli RTO has resumed its search for a permanent site after an MTNL land proposal stalled.
Officials are examining locations within three to four kilometres of the existing Dahisar West premises.
The RTO needs about 11 to 12 acres for separate driving and vehicle fitness tracks.
Driving and fitness tests currently take place on a road behind the office, raising safety and traffic concerns.
The proposed 12,300-square-foot MTNL site had approval for a monthly rent of Rs 26.58 lakh, but MTNL’s property auction plans halted the proposal.
- Who
- The Borivli Regional Transport Office and the local administration.
- What
- The RTO has restarted its search for a permanent office site with driving and vehicle fitness testing tracks.
- When
- The renewed search was reported on September 9, 2026; the current premises have been used since April 15, 2015.
- Where
- The existing office is in Kandarpada, Dahisar West, while officials are examining Kandivli, Dahisar, Gorai and other nearby areas.
- Why
- The MTNL premises proposal stalled, and the RTO needs a larger, safer location for office operations and testing tracks.
- Current premises
- Rented premises at Kandarpada, Dahisar West
- Current lease
- Expired on March 31, 2025
- Proposed MTNL space
- 12,300 square feet near the Dahisar check naka
- Approved monthly rent
- Rs 26.58 lakh
- Required land
- Approximately 11 to 12 acres for separate driving and fitness tracks
- Testing concern
- Tests are currently conducted on a road behind the office in a residential neighbourhood
- Earlier alternative
- A roughly four-acre Aarey site was considered too small, and construction permission was not granted by the Forest Department