The Punjab government has taken a significant step by amending the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965, allowing vehicles registered in other provinces to be re-registered in Punjab.
The implementation of this initiative is set to begin next month, with necessary rules and SOPs already finalized and the registration modules in the final stages of preparation.
According to excise officials, vehicle owners from Sindh, Islamabad, and other provinces will now be able to re-register their vehicles in Punjab after obtaining a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective provincial Motor Registration Authorities. The re-registration fee will be significantly lower than the new registration fee, making the process more affordable for vehicle owners.
Additionally, Punjab will accept token taxes paid in Sindh and Islamabad, eliminating the need for double taxation. Officials further stated that e-Pay will be introduced in the next phase to facilitate digital transactions for re-registration.
Punjab Excise and Taxation Director General Umar Sher Chattha highlighted that this move will boost revenue for the province while simplifying the registration process for citizens.
However, vehicle owners and car dealers have expressed mixed reactions, with some welcoming the decision as a convenient option while others remain concerned about potential procedural hurdles.
