Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 30: The Transport Department has informed that several second-hand vehicle sellers are carrying on business without obtaining the mandatory Dealer Authorization Certificate, leading to improper transfer of ownership, pendency of vehicle records in the VAHAN database.
The Transport Department has informed all persons and establishments engaged in the business of sale and purchase of second-hand motor vehicles that operating such business without obtaining a valid Dealer Authorization Certificate (DAUC) is a violation of the provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. As per Rules 55A to 55E of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, no individual or firm shall engage in the business of buying, selling, stocking or facilitating the transfer of ownership of used motor vehicles without authorization granted by the Registering Authority.
The Rules 55A to 55E specifically prescribe the procedure, eligibility conditions, responsibilities and validity relating to authorization of second-hand motor vehicle dealers, including maintenance of records, online transfer of ownership and compliance with VAHAN-related processes.
Strict enforcement action shall be taken against persons or establishments operating purchasing/selling of used vehicles without obtaining Dealer Authorization Certificate (DAUC) by enforcement agency.
The general public have been advised to buy or sell used vehicles only through dealers holding a valid Dealer Authorization Certificate to safeguard themselves from future legal and financial liabilities.