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J&K Transport Dept Orders Seizure of Commercial Vehicles Over 25 Years Old
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 01:02 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has issued orders to seize commercial vehicles older than 25 years and file FIRs against owners, citing safety and regulatory compliance concerns.
The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department announced new enforcement orders targeting commercial vehicles that are more than 25 years old. The directive requires the seizure of such vehicles and the filing of FIRs against owners who do not comply.
The orders specifically cover trucks, buses, and vans that have exceeded the 25‑year age limit. Officials cited safety hazards and the lack of compliance with updated emission and road‑worthiness standards as the primary reasons for the crackdown.
Police will be tasked with carrying out the seizures and registering the FIRs. Vehicle owners will have a short window to present valid documentation or face penalties.
The move is part of a broader initiative to modernise the state’s transport fleet and improve overall road safety for commuters.
The orders specifically cover trucks, buses, and vans that have exceeded the 25‑year age limit. Officials cited safety hazards and the lack of compliance with updated emission and road‑worthiness standards as the primary reasons for the crackdown.
Police will be tasked with carrying out the seizures and registering the FIRs. Vehicle owners will have a short window to present valid documentation or face penalties.
The move is part of a broader initiative to modernise the state’s transport fleet and improve overall road safety for commuters.