Vehicle sold , buyer not transferred vehicle in his name
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 10 June 2025
This query is : Resolved
I sold 4 wheeler vehicle 3 days back , received money and handed over vehicle, original RC, insurance policy etc , we made agreement on Rs 100 stamp paper
Buyer has to come to RTO for transfer form sign etc , he didn't come , he promised to come today but he didn't turn up
What should I do now? Should I send letter to RTO office informing them about our deal ? Please advise
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 11 June 2025
You send a legal notice to the buyer to comply with further formalities on a date stipulated and if he fails to respond you may intimate the RTO about it in writing.
Advocate Bhartesh goyal
(Expert) 11 June 2025
Issue legal notice to buyer to get transferred the the vehicle his name also send the copy of notice to RTO to take necessary action in this regard.
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 11 June 2025
Yes. I agree with the views of the above experts.
Dr. J C Vashista
(Expert) 12 June 2025
Did you sign form 28, 29, 30 and 33 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 and obtained delivery certificate from purchaser ?
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 18 June 2025
Dr J C Vashista
Yes , I have signed all forms and given to him for further action, but he has not yet applied for transfer of name
Dr. J C Vashista
(Expert) 19 June 2025
If the purchaser did not apply for transfer of ownership you should inform concerned MLO / RTO regarding sale / purchase transaction with copy of delivery certificate signed by purchaser.
Otherwise, the vehicle is in your name and if (God forbid) any mishap occurs you will be liable for the same
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 22 June 2025
I have already sent letter to RTO
Dr. J C Vashista
(Expert) 23 June 2025
Keep tracking report of intimation to RTO.
Issue legal notice to purchaser for getting the vehicle transferred within 10 days with copy to RTO
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate 
(Expert) 21 July 2025
Also give a notice buyer about disclaimer about any liability arising from that vehicle clearly stating that vehicle is in his custody fro a particular dae.
