KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police have issued clear instructions for citizens who receive e-challans even after selling their vehicles. The problem occurs because new owners often do not transfer the vehicles into their names. As a result, traffic fines for violations are still sent to the previous owner. DSP (Admin) Karachi Traffic Police Kashif Nadeem explained that the Excise and Taxation Department’s system continues to list the old owner until ownership is officially updated.
To resolve the issue, DSP Nadeem advised citizens to visit the nearest Traffic Police Sahulat Centre. At the centre, officials will record the vehicle’s sale details and place the number under “inquiry mode.” This temporarily pauses e-challans for 8 to 10 days. Citizens must then visit the Excise and Taxation Sahulat Centre for verification. Required documents include proof of sale, the buyer’s CNIC, and vehicle registration papers.
Excise officials will verify the claim and perform biometric confirmation of the previous owner at no cost. Once verified, the Safe City System stops sending fines to the former owner. The vehicle ownership record is updated in the system. DSP Nadeem emphasized that without valid proof of sale, the process cannot be completed. He added that there is no need to visit the FBR or local police stations for resolution.
The DSP warned that under Excise rules, the current owner must transfer ownership within 30 days of purchase. Failure to comply leads to increasing fines over time. In extreme cases, the vehicle may be blacklisted or confiscated. Authorities explained that the fines could eventually exceed the actual value of the vehicle if the transfer is delayed.
Finally, DSP Nadeem urged motorists to act responsibly and transfer vehicle ownership promptly. Timely transfer protects citizens from legal, financial, and administrative complications. The Traffic Police and Excise Sahulat Centres provide a clear and simple procedure to safeguard both buyers and sellers.
