Fitness check waved for transfer of used vehicles

Sindh govt introduces online vehicle transfer to remove paperwork hurdles

KARACHI:

The Sindh government has announced the discontinuation of physical fitness checks for the transfer of used vehicles and launched a software solution for online vehicle transfers.

The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Sindh Senior Minister for Excise, Taxation, Narcotics Control, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon in Karachi.

During the meeting, members of the business community highlighted the challenges they face regarding vehicle registration, physical fitness checks, and other related issues.

The meeting, attended by Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Secretary, Atifur Rahman, Excise DG Aurangzeb Panhwar, and representatives from the Automotive Traders and Importers Association, also discussed the elimination of office paperwork associated with vehicle transfers.

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The discussion focused on addressing current and backlog issues concerning both private and commercial vehicles, as well as the implementation of modern procedures to digitise the vehicle transfer system.

Sharjeel assured prompt resolution of the traders' concerns, stating that while paperwork for vehicle transfers will continue temporarily, it will soon be replaced by online procedures.

He emphasised that all stakeholders will be consulted, and traders' issues will be addressed as a priority.

Highlighting the importance of traders, particularly those in Karachi, in the national economy, Memon reiterated the Sindh government's commitment to resolve their problems.

He also reassured that other issues faced by traders, including challenges in vehicle registration, will be addressed promptly.

Furthermore, he stated that traders will not encounter obstacles due to the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, with instructions already issued in this regard.

Members of the Automotive Traders and Importers Association, including Sajjad Bhatti, Araaf Paracha, Muhammad Akbar, Abdul Rahim, Amjad Aqil, and Ijaz Ahmed, were also present at the meeting.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 3^rd, 2024.