Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 12 May 2025
Vehicle owners have been urged to update their Aadhaar-authenticated mobile numbers in the Vahan portal to ensure timely receipt of crucial alerts and notices related to their vehicles. Authorities have expressed concern over the growing number of instances where important notifications — including reminders for Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC), insurance renewals, e-Challan notices, and tax defaults — are not being delivered due to outdated or missing contact information.
According to officials, the absence of current mobile numbers in the transport database has led to vehicle owners missing out on vital updates, potentially resulting in penalties or lapses in compliance with statutory requirements.
To address the issue, Pollution Under Control Centres (PUCCs) have also been requested to verify that the vehicle owner’s Aadhaar-linked mobile number is updated in the Vahan portal before providing services.
The move aims to streamline communication and enhance service delivery by ensuring that all digital alerts and reminders reach vehicle owners promptly.