2022 accident case exposes gaps in RC transfer system
A recent road accident in Delhi has highlighted significant flaws in India's vehicle ownership transfer system, particularly regarding the Registration Certificate (RC) updates. The Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal raised concerns about multiple ownership changes of a commercial vehicle without proper RC documentation. The tribunal emphasized the urgent need for policy measures to address these gaps and improve the regulatory framework.
- ▪A commercial 'Gramin Sewa' vehicle changed hands multiple times without updating the Registration Certificate (RC).
- ▪The Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal questioned the lack of updated records and the failure of transport authorities to detect discrepancies.
- ▪The existing legal framework leaves original owners liable for incidents involving vehicles that have been sold but not officially transferred.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
A road accident involving a commercial ‘Gramin Sewa’ vehicle in Delhi has exposed glaring loopholes in India’s vehicle ownership transfer system after the vehicle changed hands multiple times without the Registration Certificate (RC) being updated. The issue came into focus after a Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal flagged the case in an order dated May 12 while deciding a compensation claim arising from a 2022 accident involving the uninsured vehicle. In the order, Judge Dr. Abhilash Malhotra questioned how a ‘Gramin Sewa’ vehicle, whose permit is issued only after due diligence in the name of the registered owner, could change hands multiple times without the RC records being updated.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Hindu — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Hindu — Top
