Sanjeev Arora directs relocation of scrapped cars to approved yards, ensuring compliance with Motor Vehicle Act and pollution rules.

A comprehensive directive has been issued by the Punjab government, led by Local Government Minister Sanjeev Arora, for the methodical removal and relocation of all scrapped, abandoned, unclaimed, and confiscated vehicles that are currently located in police station premises and other government lands within city limits to designated yards outside of urban areas.

The government’s larger urban governance changes, which include this decisive move, are intended to improve traffic management, public safety, cleanliness, and the efficient use of public assets.

Vehicles Will Be Moved in 30 Days

All such vehicles that have been parked for extended periods of time at police stations, traffic police yards, municipal properties, and along city roads must be moved to designated vehicle yards outside of the city limits within 30 days, the Minister announced.

Teams from the Police Department, Municipal Corporations, Traffic Police, and District Administration have been instructed to work together to conduct an immediate survey, create a thorough inventory, and make sure that this order is carried out within the allotted period.

Justifications for the Choice

According to Shri Sanjeev Arora, there are numerous administrative and civic issues as a result of the high volume of wrecked and seized automobiles inside the city borders.Particularly in crowded urban settings, old cars provide significant fire risks because of flammable materials, electrical problems, and gasoline leftovers. The risk of dengue, malaria, and other illnesses rises when abandoned cars build up standing water, which serves as a haven for mice and insects.

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Misuse of Critical Government Space: Police stations are not intended for long-term car dumping, but rather for operational needs, emergency vehicles, and the provision of public services.

Urban Aesthetics and Traffic Obstruction: Cars parked on public property and roadsides impede traffic flow and have a detrimental effect on the cleanliness and aesthetics of the city. Oil, chemicals, and heavy metals are leaked from deteriorating cars, contaminating groundwater and land.

Regulatory and Legal Framework

The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, which deals with the removal of unclaimed and abandoned vehicles, is fully in line with this action, the Minister explained. End-of-life vehicle de-registration and disposal are governed by the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. Safe processing and disposal of non-biodegradable garbage, including automobiles, is outlined in the Solid garbage Management Rules, 2016.

By virtue of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, encroachments and public risks may be removed.

All moved cars will only be delivered to approved auto recycling and scrap yards, closely adhering to environmental and pollution control regulations.

The process to be followed before to removal is to tag and take pictures of every vehicle that has been identified.Vehicles will be marked with notices. In cases where ownership can be traced, owners will be notified and given the legal right to retrieve their automobiles.Once all required legal paperwork has been completed, confiscated cars will be moved to maintain the integrity of the legal process.

In this citywide cleanliness and safety campaign, Shri Sanjeev Arora urged the populace to participate. Owners of automobiles are encouraged to voluntarily handle the issue of abandoned vehicles with the relevant local authorities and police stations.

“This program demonstrates our government’s unwavering dedication to creating safer, cleaner, and more orderly cities. The Minister went on to say, “Urban land is a valuable public resource that must be used efficiently for public welfare.”