Delhi Govt to Privatize Vehicle Inspection Centre in Jhuljhuli

The Delhi government's Transport Department is set to privatize its Automated Vehicle Inspection and Certification Centre in Jhuljhuli. Established in 2017, the centre's operations will be outsourced to a bidder responsible for vehicle fitness tests, including emission standards. The bidder must have prior experience in automated vehicle testing.

The Delhi government's Transport Department will privatize its Automated Vehicle Inspection and Certification Centre in Jhuljhuli, officials announced.

Established in 2017, the centre's six-year operational period with the Transport Department has ended, prompting the release of a tender to select a new bidder. The chosen bidder will manage the centre's operations and maintenance for three years, with a possible extension of up to two more years based on mutual consent. Their tasks will include vehicle fitness tests, adhering to Central Motor Vehicle Rule (CMVR) standards, and any additional tests specified by the department to ensure optimal safety and emission performance.

The bidder will also handle emissions testing under existing PUCC norms and speedometer checks. The digital data generated from these tests will aid in the development of new regulations and accident analysis. Eligibility for bidding requires at least one year of experience operating a government-owned automated vehicle inspection centre within the last five years. Bidders must provide adequate manpower and resources to inspect up to 50,000 vehicles annually, including a maximum of 180 vehicles daily, and have contingency plans to prevent any inspection delays exceeding an hour. The Jhuljhuli centre also tests larger vehicles like buses and trucks.

(With inputs from agencies.)