Only 35 pvt vehicles scrapped so far; calls for incentives, streamlined process
PANAJI
Close to two months since the much-touted Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility's (RVSF) commissioning, it is yet to rev its engines.
While the Goa Waste Management Corporation has auctioned 34 overaged state-owned vehicles, not a single one has made its way to the RVSF at Madkai IDC. Out of over 600 State-owned vehicles exceeding the 15-year mark, 34 were put up for tender with the winning bidders from Nagpur and Goa.
Mangal Iron Pvt Ltd-MIRAAI RECYCLING, Goa’s only RVSF unit, has urged the government to increase incentives for private owners, who currently get 25 per cent of the road tax deduction or 50 per cent of the vehicle’s scrap value, whichever is lower.
“These incentives are inadequate to attract private owners,” the company representative said, speaking to The Goan. “We have recommended raising them to encourage participation. A key advantage of scrapping vehicles at our facility is the Certificate of Deposit (COD), which helps owners benefit from new vehicle purchases.”
Since the facility’s commissioning at Madkai IDC on November 25, 2024, only 35 private vehicles have been scrapped. The facility is authorised to handle 2,500 vehicles monthly/ 30,000 vehicles annually.
Despite the small percentage of government-owned vehicles in the aging fleet of over 1 lakh, it is learnt its scrapping could have given a boost to the facility’s early operations. Yet, the spotlight remains on private vehicles.
With some operational bottlenecks persisting, the Transport Department is expected to convene a meeting with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to streamline procedures, as some vehicle owners lack Registration Certificates (RC) or have cleared loans still reflected as hypothecation in the RC book. Proposed measures include accepting FIRs, affidavits, or official documents as proof of ownership.
“Critical details like RC, engine number, chassis number, and owner ID are non-negotiable for scrapping,” the official explained.
Meanwhile, the facility is ramping up outreach efforts. Digital campaigns are in the pipeline, and a dedicated WhatsApp group with car dealers is already in place to simplify processes and increase footfall.
Sources said that awareness by the government and the RVSF to the general public regarding scrapping vehicles at RVSF unit and incentives in purchasing new vehicles by availing Certificate of Deposit is required.
According to a North Goa Collector’s order last November, private vehicles stranded and lying unclaimed will be auctioned after giving a six-month notice.
