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Automobile
Rajkot Faces 87% Drop in Vehicle Transfer Applications After Aadhaar‑Based RC Rule
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 08:36 PM
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In Rajkot, vehicle ownership transfer applications have fallen 87% since the implementation of a rule tying the RC name to the holder’s Aadhaar card.
Rajkot’s vehicle registration office reported a sharp 87% decline in ownership transfer applications after the state introduced a rule requiring the name on the Registration Certificate (RC) to match the holder’s Aadhaar number.
The new regulation, aimed at curbing fraud and ensuring data consistency, has left many owners unable to complete transfers because their names on the RC do not align with their Aadhaar records. The mismatch has forced several vehicle owners to seek legal assistance or to apply for corrections, delaying the process.
Transport officials say the rule is part of a broader effort to tighten vehicle registration and reduce identity‑related discrepancies. However, they acknowledge that the sudden implementation has caused a backlog and inconvenience for the public.
Local transport authorities have announced a review of the policy’s impact and are exploring ways to streamline the correction process for affected owners.
The slowdown in transfer applications is expected to affect the local automotive market and could have ripple effects on insurance renewals and tax payments for vehicle owners in the region.
The new regulation, aimed at curbing fraud and ensuring data consistency, has left many owners unable to complete transfers because their names on the RC do not align with their Aadhaar records. The mismatch has forced several vehicle owners to seek legal assistance or to apply for corrections, delaying the process.
Transport officials say the rule is part of a broader effort to tighten vehicle registration and reduce identity‑related discrepancies. However, they acknowledge that the sudden implementation has caused a backlog and inconvenience for the public.
Local transport authorities have announced a review of the policy’s impact and are exploring ways to streamline the correction process for affected owners.
The slowdown in transfer applications is expected to affect the local automotive market and could have ripple effects on insurance renewals and tax payments for vehicle owners in the region.