• Sale of car

I sold my car but the transfer was done by lawyer in court on a stamp paper.After 2 years the guy came back and told me that he is not able to transfer the car on his name.It was not possible for me to return the amount because the car was in bad condition.I am worried that if the car is caught in accident or something,I can be framed in a wrong way. Please tell me what to do to stay on the right side of the law.
Asked 7 years ago in Criminal Law
Religion: Hindu

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8 Answers

It appears that the blue book is not changed as yet .

I ma not sure why this has not been done.

However if you have written proof that you have sold this car to this man on certain then you can not be implicated in any case on this date.

Find out the reason as to why the name is not changed and then do the formalities to complete it.

Devajyoti Barman
Advocate, Kolkata
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address letter to RTo by regd post AD informing them of sale of your car .

2) enclose copy of delivery note received by you and proof of payments received by you .

3) also send letter to local police station that purchaser has not transferred car in his name yet and you apprehend car may be used for terrorist activities .

4) you can also publish public notice in 2 local newspapers that the seller shall in no way whatsoever be responsible for any misdeeds,unlawful activities or any acts of omission or commission with the motor vehicle (state make, model,type of body,registration number, engine and chassis nos.)by the buyer or any other person who directly or indirectly uses the motor vehicle for such misdeeds,unlawful activities or any acts of omission or commission. The liability of such misdeeds,unlawful activities or any acts of omission or commission shall solely rest with the buyer of the motor vehicle."

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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The copy of the receipt for having received the cash for selling this car and also the copy of the transfer order signed by yo shall be an evidence to protect your interests in this dealing.

You do not have to return the sale consideration money to the buyer at this stage for any reason.

It is not your problem if he is not able to transfer the property to his name even after two years of buying it.

You can refuse to accept his reason or request and dont entertain him anymore on this, let him try to do things legally either for transferring the car on his name or for any action against you, you can wait and watch the developments to challenge anything that will be against you on the basis of documentary evidences in your possession.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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Immediately send letter to RTO to inform the sale of your car. Also attach the copy of Stamp paper .No need to refund the money, it is important to change the name of the old owner to present owner s name

Ajay N S
Advocate, Ernakulam
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You dont have to inform the RTO by yourself.

Let the buyer make an attempt to register the transfer of the vehicle o his name following rules, if he requires your assistance, you may help and cooperate with him, otherwise once you sold and transferred the vehicle it is his responsibility to follow up the further action.

After this also if you want to write to RTO, nobody will entertain any communication from you since either you are in possession of vehicle or the related documents in your possession.

You may enquire the details from local RTO on all such further issues.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
87030 Answers
2337 Consultations

You can send letter by registered post to RTO

informing about sale of your car

The letter should contain details as mentioned in my earlier reply

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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7812 Consultations

you are at liberty to contact Mr Kalaiselvan and email to documents to him

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
96829 Answers
7812 Consultations

1. The driving licence has nothing to with the car documents.

2. You can engage the services of this lawyer or any lawyer by clicking the options available in this site for the purpose.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
87030 Answers
2337 Consultations

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