Islamabad: The Excise & Taxation Department on Monday advised citizens to make online appointments before visiting the E&T office in the capital city, a news source reported. The office resumed its services on Monday after remaining closed for around two and half months.
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To this effect, the department has launched a mobile application called ‘Appointment Management System (AMS)’. An E&T spokesperson stated that citizens seeking to get their vehicles registered or transferred should make an online appointment via the AMS before coming to the office. He added that the department had introduced this measure to prevent risk of overcrowding at the premises and implement social distancing.
According to reports, citizens can download the application via the Google Play Store or the excise department’s official website. The facility is available for new registrations and vehicle transfers. Following the appointments, citizens will visit the designated office and meet with the assigned official.
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Meanwhile, all E&T officials have received directives to follow SOPs issued by the Punjab government and adopt precautionary measures against the coronavirus.