The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has implemented a stricter regime for vehicle registration and number plates to streamline the process and ensure compliance.
The Excise & Taxation (E&T) department is leading the implementation of these new rules, which will significantly impact vehicle owners in the city. One of the most notable changes is the crackdown on non-standard number plates. Vehicles with such plates will face registration cancellation, and owners will need to pay a substantial re-registration fee to rectify the situation.
The re-registration fees vary based on engine capacity. Vehicle owners with engines up to 1000cc will have to pay Rs. 5,000, those with engines between 1000cc and 2000cc will face a fee of Rs. 10,000, and for vehicles with engines exceeding 2000cc, the re-registration fee is a steep Rs. 20,000. Even motorcycles are not exempt, with a re-registration fee of Rs. 1,000 imposed on them.
To deter repeat offenders, the E&T department has introduced a penalty multiplier. If a vehicle is found violating the new rules more than once, the owner will be fined five times the original amount.
These stringent measures aim to standardize vehicle registration and ensure all vehicles on Islamabad’s roads adhere to prescribed norms. While the changes may inconvenience some vehicle owners, they are expected to create a more organized and regulated transportation system in the city.
Documents Needed for Imported Car Registration in Punjab:
- Application for vehicle registration in Form F.
- Copy of the CNIC of the owner.
- Import permission forms declared by custom authorities.
- Copy of the CNIC of the individual.
- A duplicated copy of the GD showing payments of taxes.
- Copy of the bill of lading.
- Copy of the invoice.
- Payment of registration fee, number plate fee, and other taxes.
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