Forklift licence - procedure and compliance requirements?

Dear All,
Got to know about forklift licence from this site. Ours is a manufacturing company under factory act in Maharashtra. We are using forklift but have never taken licence for the driver (but he is well trained for operating the vehicle). Now we will be complying with the same but my query is:
a) Do we need to register forklift (diesel operated). If yes then under which clause.
b) Since we were operating without driver licence should we have to pay any penalty.
If yes then where can I find the clause and details. (there was no accidents occurred during this time)
c) Is there anything else that we need to be taken care of.
Thanks in advance.
17th August 2017 From India, Mumbai

Dear All, Please reply as we are planning to move ahead with the process.
18th August 2017 From India, Mumbai

Good Information, when contacted RTO Bangalore, they expressed if you not bringing the vehicle to road and if it is not registered under MV act, then driving licence for the same is not required.
9th July 2018 From India, Vijayawada

Kindly look at the attachment. it says should be registered under RTO.
13th August 2018 From India, Manipala

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There is no special licence for fork lift drivers. However he/ she should have regualr HCV/ LCV driving licence from the RTO in which there will be a separate endorsemnt on driving a) in valid carriages b) Fork lift and off road vehicles c) Special purpose vehicles. Hence get your fork lift driver with a regualr ldriving licence with the endorsement. read more at: https://www.citehr.com/278349-forkli...s-license.html
24th November 2019 From India, Delhi

Dear Sir,
We have got two Forklifts, every year we do pay RTO tax & Fpaid for Fitness Cetificate for insurance.

RTO wants that vehicle should be bring at RTO Darjipura vadodara -Gujarat. Which is very very difficult.

We need to fulfill all requirements by RTO.

Which are the requirements for FITNESS certificate for RTO
2nd May 2022 From India, Ahmedabad

Hi all,

Would like to add below.

if you are operating the forklift/ reach truck in industrial area then you should.

1. Register the Forklift at RTO office.
2. Should have Insurance
3. only forklift Operator license holder shall operate the forklift.
4. Pre employment medical check up shall be done along with Eyes test.
5. Third party testing shall be done by competent person approved by state director of industrial safety and health.

Regards
Vikas
31st May 2022 From India, Pune