J-K makes authorisation mandatory for dealers handling registered vehicles to curb misuse
JAMMU, Nov 25 (PTI): In a move aimed at curbing misuse and fraudulent transfer of vehicles, the Jammu and Kashmir government has issued fresh operational guidelines mandating authorisation of all dealers handling registered vehicles in the Union territory.
The transport commissioner’s office issued a circular detailing the operational guidelines for “registration, authorisation of dealers of registered vehicles” pursuant to a recent notification of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, an official said.
He said the framework mandates compulsory authorisation for any entity dealing in resale, stock or handling of registered vehicles, with complete digital traceability through the ‘VAHAN’ platform.
