[Vishal.R]

Originally Posted by girishv

Twist in the story. He bought the car from a loan taken from a co-operative bank. But the bank can not re-possess the car if the owner decides to default on EMI as the car may not be released from RTO.

RBI should take strict action against the bank, as it's a failure in their side also.

[girishv]

Originally Posted by Vishal.R

RBI should take strict action against the bank, as it's a failure in their side also.

My car completed four years in Feb and same with my loan. For the first time I got a call from bank asking me to send my car insurance copy for their records

[Justin]

Originally Posted by G-One

..., As per their info the owner needs to meet the RTO when changing the address.

...i did already email the JRTO of Thrissur twice over the last 2 weeks but to no replies.

has anyone been in a predicament like this? any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you

Try contacting RTO office via phone, or well, you may also get help from the driving school, so contact them if you don't get any help from RTO. Probably you could get away with the requirement to be physically available by providing an authorisation letter to a close-relative.

FYI, the expiration dates of all vehicle related documents have been extended till September 30 (Driving License, vehicle fitness certificate validity extended).

[swiftnfurious]

Originally Posted by octane_100

This has "shady" written all over it. Serves him right. Hope the car gets auctioned off and proceeds given to some relief fund

Who will buy it in auction? The whole point is, it cant be registered by anyone now.

Originally Posted by G-One

... Now i am not sure when i will be able to come and what can be done about this.
i have paid all the 5 yr registration extension and tax money to the driving school and on August 5th 2020 the registration will expire.
i did already email the JRTO of Thrissur twice over the last 2 weeks but to no replies...

Push the driving school guys. Thats exactly why you have paid them for the service. I dont see a problem why it cant be re-registered. The car was registered when the rule was valid - should not pose an issue. At the max, redo the ownership documentation, ie - file a new document with someone in your family as the owner so they can present themselves at the RTO.

Originally Posted by kryogesh

I was about to ask a similar question!
What if I buy a used car (let’s say BS4 or earlier) from another state and want to register it in my state? I suppose this would be allowed.

My take above.

[G-One]

Thanks a lot Justin. I shall try that.

Push the driving school guys. That's exactly why you have paid them for. I don't see a problem why it can't be re-registered. The car was registered when the rule was valid - should not pose an issue. At the most, redo the ownership documentation, i.e. file a new document with someone in your family as the owner so they can present themselves at the RTO.

Thank you Swiftnfurious, as you said yes they did charge about Rs. 2500, so I shall push them. If not then, try to change ownership with a family member. Thanks a ton

[dhanushmenon]

I have a friend who bought a car two weeks prior lockdown. He had temporary registration. However, he couldn't get Permanent registration and now the one month period is well past. Now, the twist is that he needs to urgently drive the car from Vizag to Delhi to transport his father in law on a medical necessity. So, as of now, he is caught up in a fix.

Any guidance on a legally correct way to proceed on this? Can he travel on an expired temporary registration, on the basis of these unforeseen circumstances?

[Diesel_Drives]

Originally Posted by dhanushmenon

I have a friend who bought a car two weeks prior lockdown. He had temporary registration. However, he couldn't get Permanent registration and now the one month period is well past.

Hi, I think the important consideration is whether this was a BS4 or BS6 vehicle waiting for registration? If BS4, then doubt any RTO will be registering it now, as the deadline was 30th April.

If its BS6, then the Transport ministry had last announced extention of validity of vehicle documents till September 30th, including the registration. Your friend should be able to drive it and suggest him to carry a print of the news article in the vehicle.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/wap.bus...0901459_1.html

https://www.team-bhp.com/news/drivin...l-september-30

[G-One]

Yes I shall push the school guys. As you said they charged me for it anyway. And also will try changing the ownership of the car. Thank you so much

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by dhanushmenon

he couldn't get Permanent registration and now the one month period is well past. Now, the twist is that he needs to urgently drive the car from Vizag to Delhi to transport his father in law on a medical necessity.

Can he travel on an expired temporary registration?

If the car is Euro-6, no hassles but if it’s Euro-4, depending on the RTO, he might face problem. I don’t think there was any time limit to get such sold cars registered by SC but it will depend on the interpretations by respective RTO.

Validity of all expired Motor vehicle related documents has been extended till 30th Sep. So technically he can drive but given the distance, I won’t recommend. Another problem can be settling a claim on an unregistered car, should there be any incident.

[ishan12]

I am not sure how it works in other places, but in my last 2 purchases here in Pune (2- wheelers), vehicle was not delivered until the RTO registration was completed and the allotted number was received. I believe this is the practice here in Pune across all companies/ dealers.