The Excise and Taxation Department has announced plans to launch an online vehicle ownership transfer facility, allowing citizens to complete transfers from home.
The new system will enable residents to transfer cars and motorcycles digitally, eliminating the need to visit Excise offices for routine ownership transactions.
The decision emerged from a performance review meeting chaired by Director General Excise Irfan Nawaz Memon, attended by senior departmental officials across relevant divisions.
Officials reviewed the performance of the department over the past 15 days and assessed the existing vehicle ownership transfer mechanism during the same meeting.
The department reviewed the functionality of ETB web portal, which will serve as the primary platform enabling citizens to complete vehicle ownership transfers fully online.
The meeting also examined the number of vehicles currently registered in Islamabad alongside a detailed review of token tax payment collection figures.
Officials discussed introducing an online payment system for traffic violation fines, designed to facilitate motorists and improve overall service delivery across the department.
Performance of enforcement teams operating at various checkpoints was reviewed, with authorities assessing the field actions taken by officers during the evaluation period.
DG Memon directed officials to make the vehicle transfer process more user-friendly and efficient, prioritising convenience for citizens seeking routine departmental services.
He also ordered a crackdown against vehicle owners who have failed to pay token taxes, signalling stricter enforcement of existing compliance obligations.
The Excise Department stated the proposed digital initiatives aim to improve public services, enhance transparency, and reduce citizens’ dependence on physical government office visits.
