Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot Addresses Delays in Vehicle Registration Certificates
On Friday, Delhi’s Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot took action regarding complaints from private vehicle buyers about delays in receiving their vehicle registration certificates (RCs) on the same day of purchase. Despite a government mandate, some dealers were not complying.
Meeting with Transport Department Officials
Minister Gahlot held a meeting with senior officials from the Transport Department and directed them to take strict action against non-compliant dealers, including suspending their trade licenses. He emphasized the importance of adhering to the government’s mandate for same-day RC issuance.
Minister Gahlot’s Statement
Gahlot stated, “It is unacceptable that vehicle buyers are facing delays in receiving their registration certificates at the time of delivery of their purchased vehicle. The Delhi government has made provisions for same-day issuance of RCs, and any deviation from this must be addressed promptly.”
He added, “We will take strict action against any dealer found not adhering to this mandate. Ensuring timely issuance of RCs is essential for the convenience of vehicle buyers and the efficiency of our transport system.”
Self-Registration Initiative
The Delhi Government introduced the self-registration initiative for dealers in March 2021, with the first RC issued on March 17, 2021. This initiative was fully implemented citywide by September 2021, allowing all self-registration dealers in Delhi to print RCs. The hand-to-hand RC or RC printing facility at dealer points was launched to eliminate long wait times and the need for buyers to visit RTOs, ensuring hassle-free vehicle registration.
Current Issues and Actions
Recent observations by Transport Minister Gahlot revealed that some dealers were not providing RCs on the day of vehicle delivery, with delays of 2 to 3 weeks and in some cases more than a month. Consequently, he has ordered the Transport Department to enforce strict measures against non-compliant dealers, including suspension of trade licenses if the issue persists. All vehicle dealers must ensure that RCs are handed over to vehicle owners on the day of delivery.
Delhi has 263 dealers authorized to print RCs at their dealer points, and the city registers approximately 6 lakh new vehicles annually. The facility of hand-to-hand RC or RC printing at dealer points was launched to provide hassle-free vehicle registration.