Mumbai, April 5 -- Maharashtra transport minister Pratap Sarnaik has ordered a comprehensive re-verification of all autorickshaw permits and badge distribution in Mira-Bhayandar, following complaints of alleged irregularities and use of bogus documents, officials said. The minister gave this direction in a meeting held at the Mumbai suburban district collector's office on April 2, after a representation by MLA Narendra Mehta, who raised concerns about the process. Sarnaik has asked transport department officials to submit a report by May 1. According to an official, Sarnaik said complaints suggest that autorickshaw permits were issued on forged documents despite the process being online. Citing Mehta's complaint to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Sarnaik said there are allegations that some foreign nationals secured permits using questionable residential proofs in the area. Calling the matter serious, the minister directed a detailed probe into all such cases and ordered the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) to review permits issued in recent years, starting with Mira-Bhayandar. A special month-long drive will examine permits issued over the past 10 years, including verification of documents and compliance with rules, such as knowledge of Marathi. Action will be taken against erring officials, Sarnaik said, warning that fraudulent permits could pose a security risk....