Minister Arora has set a strict 30-day deadline for these vehicles to be relocated to designated yards outside urban areas.

Punjab's Urban Cleanup: Police Stations to Clear All Seized Vehicles within a Month 

The Punjab government has launched a massive drive to clear urban spaces of abandoned and confiscated vehicles. According to a report, Local Government Minister Sanjeev Arora has issued a directive to remove all scrapped, unclaimed, and confiscated vehicles lying in police station premises and on government lands within city limits across Punjab.

Minister Arora has set a strict 30-day deadline for these vehicles to be relocated to designated yards outside urban areas. 

To ensure execution, the minister has ordered the formation of joint teams comprising the police department, municipal corporations, traffic police, and district administration. These teams are tasked with conducting immediate surveys and preparing detailed inventories.

Minister Arora emphasised that police stations are intended for operational requirements and public service rather than long-term dumping. 

He highlighted that these deteriorating vehicles pose serious fire hazards and act as breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of diseases like dengue and malaria. 

The minister said that the action aligns with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the Solid Waste Management Rules. 

While traceable owners will be given an opportunity to claim their property, untraceable or scrapped vehicles will be sent to authorised recycling facilities. Confiscated vehicles involved in legal matters will only be moved after completing mandatory documentation to ensure judicial procedures remain unaffected.

Source: Times of India