The procedure for computerized vehicle number plate issuance has been completely redesigned by the Punjab Excise Department.
Years of public complaints and practical difficulties for the government led to the decision to redesign the system. Number plate delays have persisted over the previous three years, even though the province has collected money from around three million car owners.
Acknowledging the necessity for change, the provincial cabinet has given its approval to end the government’s exclusive right to produce license plates. Instead, a brand-new open licensing system that enables several businesses and organizations to take part in the creation and dissemination process has been implemented.
In contrast to past procedures, applicants will no longer have to pay fees for new computerized number plates under the revised system. This action is to ease the registration procedure and lessen the financial strain on owners of cars and motorcycles.
The cabinet’s decision is being implemented by Excise Director General Faisal Fareed, who has directed Excise Secretary Masood Mukhtar to immediately stop collecting fees for number plates with fresh or duplicate registration requests.
It is anticipated that the shift to an open licensing system would promote healthy competition between the private enterprises registered under the framework. Compared to the present government costs, car owners may be able to save up to Rs500 on number plates.
