Deadline Ended -Punjab Launched Biometric Car Transfer System
Punjab Excise and Taxation Department has officially launched the biometric car transfer system. Earlier, the department extended the deadline from January 1st to January 10th, 2022. However, it has not been extended further. It means no more open letters or manual transfer of the cars in the province from tomorrow.
According to an official, the new system has been implemented from today. “We are not transferring the cars today as we are running a real time test with NADRA,” he said. He further added that biometric law has been notified, hence, there is no further extension in the deadline.
Process of Biometric Car Transfer?
After the launch of this new system that biometric is essential for car transfer, new car registration. It means, in case of transfer both buyer and seller have to give their thumb impressions, else car will not be transferred.
Earlier, if your car is on Open Letter or you have bought it from a relative or its previous owner is out of the country, and it was your last chance to get the vehicle in your name. However, the deadline has ended. For any information, query or to know the status of your car’s ownership, download ePay App or visit Excise office to understand the whole process. You can also call Excise Helpline 0800-08786.
Why is it Important?
The process of biometric verification is essential to eliminate the malpractices used in the market. It also makes the whole process more transparent. As per the department, biometric of both buyer and seller are essential for car transfer. “If you are a seller, you have to go to E-Pay App, add your data, submit the fee and then both buyer and seller have to do biometric confirmation within 30 days,” the department said.
Meanwhile, in case of Applied For and newly registered cars for sale, the department has offered an exemption to first owner. “For example, if the car is imported or booked in the name of person A, and registered in the name of person B, then person B has to give to provide his biometric,” the department explained.
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