Transport Department deactivated user IDs for Rs.7.85CR tax arrears, move to regulate motor vehicle dealerships: Bhullar
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, November 29-
The Punjab Govt has taken decisive measure to recover Rs.7.85CR in possession tax arrears from defaulting motor vehicle dealers operating in the state.
Divulging this, Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar said that persistent audit objections and overdue recoveries have necessitated immediate intervention by the Transport Department to uphold compliance and accountability.
"To ensure adherence to Rule-40 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) 1989 and as part of the recovery drive, the department has temporarily deactivated the User IDs of defaulting dealers on the VAHAN portal", said the Cabinet Minister, adding that this drive follows a similar initiative in 2022 when defaulting dealers were issued notices, with some dealers facing suspension. Subsequently, in 2023, notices were issued again, but despite assurances from dealers to submit mandatory documents and clear outstanding taxes, many failed to honour these commitments.
The Transport Department is actively working on necessary measures to improve the Motor Vehicle Dealership registration process, he added.