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SANJAY KUAMR's query : One of your reply was - "If you proposed to stay more than three months but less than one year you have to inform your new RTO and pay some certain road taxes." But for the similar case, the Agents at RTO Delhi and Pune are not entertaining "Temporary NOC". Is this provision abolished now ? Should I inform RTO,Pune on my own ? But I don't have NOC from Delhi. Pl. advise.
Dr. Pasricha Answers : For the period less than a year, you do not require any N.O.C., since the vehicle is not required to be re-registered. It is just sufficient to inform the R.T.O. in whose jurisdiction you propose to ply the vehicle for a period exceeding three months, but less than a year.


AMIT D SULE's query : what documents are needed to transfer the ownership of vehicle in case of purchase of 2 nd hand vehicle
Dr. Pasricha Answers : All the documents such as R.C. book, tax payment receipt, insurance certificate, PUC certificate, besides the N.O.C. from the R.T.O., are required for transfer of a vehicle.



ABHIJIT CHAKRAVARTY's query : i want to transfer my car currently registered in my name to my wife. what is the process and procudure for this? what documentation would be required?
Dr. Pasricha Answers : You will be required to produce all the documents such as R.C. book, tax payment receipt, insurance certificate, PUC certificate, besides the N.O.C. from the R.T.O., for transfer of a vehicle.



Chikku babu's query : Sir, How long can we use the vehicle on road with temp reg no:?!! What is to be done incase the permenent registeration of the vehicle can only be done after 2 months of delivery from showroom?! I've booked a fancy no for my car and so the particlular no will be issued only when the issued nos reach within -50 of the reg number I booked! I've paid the Life time road Tax already to avoid any issues with cops. Am from kerala. Pl advise. Thanks in advance Chikku babu.
Dr. Pasricha Answers : The temporary registration number is valid for se days from the date of taking delivery. You must apply wit seven days with all the documents and there is no reason why the vehicle should not be registered as required by law. I cannot comment on some fancy or a particular number. No advice.



SUNIL DAGA's query : Respected Sir, I am modifying the exteriors of a car without making any change to its mechanicals. Do I have to get any clearances rom any dept. If yes then which, what is the procedure and chares. Waiting for your reply. Thanks
Dr. Pasricha Answers : Any alteration which goes against the spirit of particulars given in the registration book requires permission of the R.T.O. under section 52 of Motor Vehicles Act. Since you are likely to play with the body of the ca will amount to that change since it can jeopardize the safe because the dynamics of the vehicle would change. You must obtain permission from your R.T.O.



SABAHAT ALI's query : Dear Dr Pasricha: A 1980 model Premier Padmini is registered in my sister's name. She passed away recently without a will. I am in the process of getting a legal heir certificate - till that is got can I [1] legally drive the car, and [2] what is the procedure of getting it transferred to my name, even before the legal heor certificate is obtained. Best regards Sabahat Ali
Dr. Pasricha Answers : Unless you have a clear legal heir certificate in your favour, the R.T.O. will not transfer the vehicle in your name. Your all brothers and sisters will also have to give objection, besides the family members of your sister.



VINOD KUMAR's query : sir, I brought a second hand maruti 800 car model 1996(october) two years back.the color of the car is RED.But the color of my car is not mentioned in the RC book.It is left blank?please tell is it OK?is there any problem with the RC?please guide.I also want to alter the color to brown?please tell me the procedures to follow for that. thanks
Dr. Pasricha Answers : The colour of the vehicle should have been mentioned the registration book. Please get it incorporated from R.T.O.



RUPAK GUHA's query : I have been transferred to Hyderabad recently from Kolkata. Alongwith me I brought my car to Hyderabad. Since, I was in a great hurry and also due to ignorance of the rules I failed to bring any NOC from RTO, Kolkata. Now atleast for the next 4 months I cannot spare any time to go back to Kolkata. Please suggest.
Dr. Pasricha Answers : You may approach R.T.O., Kolkata through one of your acquaintances with a signed application and copies of all the documents. You do not have to personally remain present for obtaining the N.O.C. for transfer of your vehicle.



BINOD KUMAR's query : I had puchased a second hand 2000 model Santro Zipdrive in Bangalore in May 2006. The lifetime tax is already paid for this car. I was transferred to Mumbai recently. Since I have a permanent residence in Pune, I took a NOC for Pune RTO. Is it possible for me to drive this car in both Mumbai and Pune ? I am not sure about my duration of stay in Mumbai. It may or may not extend 1 year.
Dr. Pasricha Answers : You can drive your vehicle throughout Maharashtra on your Pune number plate for any period you want. However, if you want to drive your vehicle outside Maharashtra State for a period exceeding one year, you would be required to re-register the vehicle in the new State.



MANPREET SINGH VIRDI's query : Sat Sri Akal, Recently purchased a 1999 santro. would like to know what all papers i need to take from the owner. Also I want to convert the car to LPG. Should i transfer to my name the papers before the conversion or later?
Dr. Pasricha Answers : You should get the prescribed form duly signed by the seller and you will also have to fill up and sign certain forms. You must take the registration book, tax payment certificate and at least third-party insurance certificate, if he is not willing to transfer the comprehensive insurance in your name. You should also have a P.U.C. certificate. You must make sure that the engine and chassis number embossed on vehicle's engine are the same as indicated in the registration book. It is always advisable to buy a vehicle from authorized agents only, so as to minimize chances of cheating.