It has been decided to register vehicles before leaving the showroom after sale, it was reported on Thursday.
Excise authorities have decided to make all dealers in Punjab part of the Dealer Vehicles Registration System (DVRS) for on-the-spot registration of vehicles and motorcycles.
Excise authorities have provided lists for registration of dealers to all motor registration authorities in Punjab.
Excise authorities have invited MRAs to contact dealers and register them.
Authorities have also sent a summary to the government to make DVRS licenses easier.
Authorities have had 102 DVRS licensees across Punjab, including Lahore, for the last 11 years.
Authorities have registered 96 dealers for motorcycles while 6 dealers are the authorities for registration of cars.
The authorities and the Car Dealers Association have also expressed reservations regarding the issuance of licenses to every showroom.
On the other hand, instead of providing relief to the public, the burden of service charges has been increased.
It has been decided to increase the service charges of motorcycles from 500 to 1000 across Punjab, including Lahore.
Excise authorities have decided to increase the service charges of vehicles from 2000 to 4000.
