Action follows Transport Commissioner’s directions; dept vows strict enforcement against violators
Baramulla, Oct 3: In a major enforcement drive, the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Baramulla, Mudasir Wani, sealed seven car dealer showrooms across the district on Friday for allegedly operating without the mandatory trade authorization, officials said.
The action was taken on the directions of the Transport Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir, as part of the department’s ongoing crackdown against unauthorized vehicle dealerships and to ensure strict compliance with transport regulations.
According to officials, the inspections were carried out at several locations in the district to verify whether the dealerships were operating in accordance with prescribed rules and possessed all mandatory permissions and documents.
“The drive is aimed at ensuring that vehicle dealers operate strictly as per the prescribed norms and maintain all requisite permissions,” an official said.
The Transport Department has reiterated that strict enforcement measures will continue against establishments found operating in violation of applicable norms. Officials warned that no leniency would be shown to dealers flouting the rules.
The sealing of seven showrooms marks a significant escalation in the department’s efforts to regulate the vehicle trade in north Kashmir and is expected to serve as a deterrent to other unauthorized operators in the region.
