Flood affected vehicles of Kashmir on sale in Jammu without prior documentation

PS BALI

Jammu, Nov 5:

Under the nose of concerned authorities, the flood affected vehicles of Kashmir are on sale in Jammu markets, without prior documentation.

Sources said that many such vehicles with registration numbers JK-01, JK-03, JK-05, JK-11 and JK-12 have been witnessed outside city vehicle dealers, with ‘On Sale’ label pasted on it.

“These vehicles are put on sale after a team of engineers properly fixed them. We bought them from the owners and put on sale with their consent and once the vehicles are sold, documentation process takes place between selling party and customer,” said a local car dealer of the city, requesting anonymity.

The car dealers also said that they buy vehicles in affected condition from the selling party and after fixing the damage, they put it on sale on the assurances from the owner.

“We don’t ask selling party to transfer documents on the name of dealer, because documentation process takes much time, so registration certificate is transferred directly on the name of customer, said the car dealer , adding the selling party is asked to appear in person, when and where they are called for documentation.

He added that they are doing good business out of it and till now the entire market have sold as many as 45 odd cars at suitable prices.

“We do not cheat customers, as the number plates speak of their authenticity and customers are told well on spot about the condition of the vehicle,” he said.

The car dealers maintained that most of the vehicles were transported to Jammu for repair, but due to huge rush of damaged vehicles and time consumption, people preferred to sell it.

However, talking to Greater Kashmir, Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Jammu, Arvind Kotwal said that no such development came into his notice.

He said, “Resale of affected vehicles without prior documentation is illegal and the actual owner of the vehicle stands responsible for any misuse of the vehicle.” He added that he will talk to RTO Kashmir, to confirm whether any documents had been registered in this regard or not.