Excise department introduces new SOPs to tackle cop mafia

SARGODHA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Oct, 2024) The Excise and Taxation Department has issued new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for registration and transfer of vehicles to improve public service delivery and tackle the influence of agent mafias.

These measures were part of an effort to reduce the influence of middlemen or agents and to facilitate access to services for the public, the Sargodha government spokesperson said here.

As per the new guidelines, if the vehicle owner is unable to visit the Excise Department for registration or transfer, he or she will have to issue an authorization letter or provide biometric authentication. You can do this by registering the name and ID card number of the person who will handle the process on his behalf.

If the owner does not collect the license plate card in person, biometric verification of the person receiving the card is now mandatory.

Under the new Door Step Policy, Sargodha Excise Office has also introduced a home or office service for registration and transfer of vehicles. Citizens can now avail these services without having to visit the office, making the process easier.

The mobile van service of the Excise Department is available in various parts of the District. This initiative aims to bring the department’s services closer to the people.

For those who prefer to transact matters online, the Excise Department has made it possible to register vehicles through its online portal, further simplifying the process.

Furthermore, the Excise Department has urged citizens to ensure that they receive proper documentation when registering or transferring a vehicle. A ticket will be issued at the time of registration and transfer, showing all government fees paid, the spokesperson added.