New Rules for Vehicle Registration and use of Government Vehicles Implemented in Punjab

The Punjab government has introduced new rules related to vehicle registration and transfer of ownership, which aim to bring transparency, monitoring and administrative improvements in the system.

Under the new policy, significant changes have been made in the procedure for the use of official vehicles, purchase of electric vehicles and allotment to officers.

According to officials, these steps have been taken to ensure effective use of government resources and prevent irregularities, while the registration and transfer process will be made more systematic and monitorable.

Important decisions related to official vehicles

Under the new rules:

• Prior approval from the Finance Department will be mandatory before purchasing electric vehicles.
• Official vehicles will be allotted only to officers of grade 17 and above.
• The monthly petrol limit for officers has been increased by 25 liters.

The government maintains that financial control over the purchase of electric vehicles will bring transparency in expenditure, while limiting the allotment of vehicles to specific grades will reduce unnecessary use.

New system of registration and ownership transfer

Under the policy, the procedure for registering and transferring ownership of vehicles will be made more integrated and uniform. Officials say that this step will not only reduce legal complications but will also help in preventing fraud and illegal transfers.

According to experts, these reforms are part of an effort to modernize the transport management system in Punjab, which is expected to increase public convenience and improve government administration.

Broader perspective of reforms

These measures are being described as part of a larger project of administrative reforms, which aim to regulate the use of government resources and promote transparent governance. However, the practical impact of the policy can only be assessed through its implementation and monitoring mechanism.

The new policy is effective immediately and instructions have been issued to the relevant institutions to strictly implement it.