Scheme for Import of Duty Free Car by Disabled Persons in pakistan. No: 16(I)/2006 – Import II. It is notified for the information of all concerned that the Government of Pakistan has decided to allow import of duty free cars for personal use of the disabled persons.
A Pakistani national suffering from physical disability (excluding mentally retarded /handicapped and old age disability) may apply to the Federal Board of Disabled Persons (the board) for import, once in five years, a new car not exceeding an engine capacity of 1,350 cc for personal use without payment of custom duties provided the applicant, hereinafter referred as the “disabled person”:-
i. is deemed to be otherwise fit to drive a car i.e. he/she is not disabled due to mental retardation/ illness (mental or physical)/old age etc. and that the disability is such that can be overcome, for driving purposes, by fitting special gadgets to the car.
ii. possesses a valid driving license;
iii. has a monthly verifiable personal income between Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 100,000
iv. has not imported a duty free car and/or has not purchased a locally manufactured car at concessional rate of duty/ taxes during the last five years
v. has not been rejected by the board during last two years preceding the date of application
Explanation:-
a. Valid driving license means a Driving license issued by an appropriate authority to drive a car/jeep and does not include a learner’s permit.
b. Verifiable income means such income on which income tax has been paid or is so certified by appropriate revenue authorities in case of agricultural income.
1. The disabled persons may apply on prescribed proforma available on the website of the Ministry (www.commerce.gov.pk) to the Section Officer (Import – II), Ministry of Commerce along with certified copies of the documents mentioned therein.