213,000 vehicle numbers issued through e-auction

LAHORE:Since its launch in August 2020, the e-Auction App and Web Portal, developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) in collaboration with the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department, has registered around 450,000 individuals seeking attractive vehicle numbers.

This was highlighted during a progress review meeting chaired by PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf held here Thursday. During the meeting, it was noted that over 324,000 applications were approved, and more than 213,000 vehicle numbers issued through the system to date.

The system was integrated with e-Pay Punjab for fee payments, and the Excise Department has collected over Rs1.85 billion in revenue so far. PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf remarked, ‘The e-Auction App and Web Portal have made it convenient for people to secure attractive car numbers online from the comfort of their homes.’

The system included auctions for cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicle number plates, with details of winning bidders available online. It also offered a tax calculator and vehicle verification services.