Jammu, October 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has intensified enforcement against commercial vehicles that have completed 25 years, directing owners to scrap such vehicles and warning of strict action if they continue to operate on public roads.
Transport Commissioner J&K Vishesh Paul Mahajan appealed to owners of commercial vehicles that have reached the prescribed age limit to voluntarily scrap them in accordance with the applicable regulations.
In a post on X, Mahajan urged vehicle owners to take immediate action and comply with the prescribed norms.
He said directions have been issued to field offices to initiate enforcement against over-age commercial vehicles. Officials have been instructed to seize vehicles that have completed 25 years and register FIRs if they are found operating on public roads.
The Transport Department said the move is aimed at enhancing the safety of commuters and other road users and preventing vehicles that have crossed the prescribed age limit from continuing in commercial operation.
Field enforcement is expected to be intensified across Jammu and Kashmir to identify and remove such vehicles from active service.
The department has advised owners to scrap eligible vehicles promptly to avoid seizure and legal action.
