What if transfer of ownership is not done by buyer?
Ensuring the transfer of ownership lies solely with the first seller (whose name is in the RC), senior RTO officials told The Hindu. In the event of the vehicle getting involved in accident or a criminal activity, the police will land at the doorstep of the original owners, if the ownership has not been transferred.
What happens if vehicle is not transferred?
1. Unless the ownership of the car is transferred in his favour you continue to be liable under the civil and criminal law for any civil wrong or crime committed while using the vehicle. Police does not have any authority to intervene in this case as not transferring the RC is not a crime.
Who pays change ownership?
buyer’s
It’s the buyer’s responsibility to pay for the change of ownership. Before the sale of the vehicle has been completed, the seller should ask to see proof the buyer has completed the required sections to confirm the change of ownership.
Who is responsible for an accident involving a car I sold?
The car accident was with a car that you used to own. But you had sold it some time before the accident. The buyer never transferred the title. Now you are being pursued for the accident. Are you responsible. When you sell a car, you release all control of it.
Who is responsible when a car is sold and does not change ownership?
The order of the Tribunal was reversed by the High Court holding that the original owner was not responsible as the possession was with the subsequent owner who purchased it. The purchaser filed an appeal before the Supreme Court contending that it is the original registered owner who is responsible to pay the compensation and not the purchaser.
When did I Sell my Car but never transferred the title?
Discussion in ‘ Other Legal Issues ‘ started by mikefrmi, Sep 2, 2005 . Not open for further replies. I sold my car to someone about 4 -5 years ago but the new owner never transferred the title. The engine was shot and he was going to see if he could get it going.
Why is my Name on the car title?
A year later, the car was involved in an accident. I am now getting letters from insurance companies and attorneys because my name is on the title. What do I do? Robert’s Answer: The reason you are being contacted is because the vehicle title was never registered in the new owner’s name.