If you are planning to buy a second-hand car, bike, or any other vehicle in Delhi, even a small mistake can now put you in legal trouble. Due to rising security concerns, Delhi police has made the rules for buying and selling used vehicles much stricter. Under the new rule, after purchasing and old vehicle, the buyer must transfer the registration certificate RC to their own name within 15 everyone. if the RC is not transferred within the given time limit, the buyer may face direct police action. Therefore, people should be careful and complete all legal formalities on time while buying a used vehicle.
Why this strict action has been taken?
According to the reports, this strict step was taken after a serious lapse came to light during the investigation of a recent car blast near the red fort. the police found that the car used in the incident was still registered in the name of its previous owner. the accused had bought the vehicle but did not transfer the registration certificate RC to their own name. As a result, when the police tracked the vehicle using its number, they were led to the wrong person. this caused confusion in the investigation and delayed the discovery of important clues. Officials believe that such gaps in vehicle records can be misused for the future, Delhi police has tightened rules related to second-hand vehicle ownership and documentation.
If you are planning to buy a used car, bike, or any other vehicle in Delhi, even a small mistake can now land you in legal trouble. Due to rising security concerns, Delhi police have made the rules for second-hand vehicle purchases stricter. under the new rule, it is mandatory to transfer the registration certificate to the buyer’s name within 15 days of purchase. this rule applies to all old vehicles, whether bought from an individual or a dealer. if the RC is not transferred within the fixed time limit, the police can take direct action against the buyer. this move aims to improve safety and accountability in vehicle ownership.
The police have instructed all second-hand vehicles dealer to maintain complete records of every sale and purchase in a fixed register. this register must include full details of both the seller and the buyer. Along with this, the Delhi transport department and traffic police have been asked to closely monitor cases where the RC is not transferred within the given time limit and take the strict action if rules are violated.
