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How can I proceed with auctioning my employer's seized vehicles after court authorization?
Hello,
My case is under execution. Two months ago, I blocked my employer’s traffic file with the RTA, but he still hasn’t paid me. Using the traffic file number, I found nine vehicles registered in his name on the Dubai Police website.
I requested the court to auction these cars, and the court approved, but Emirates Auctions stated that the cars have not yet been seized, valued, or notified.
The court then stated: "Postponing the sale procedures until the seizure and announcement of the vehicles are executed."
I requested the cars to be seized, and the court authorized it: "Authorization is granted to seize the vehicles as per the request and police report."
What should I do now? Also, does “seizure” mean the cars can’t be driven?
Dear Questioner,
"Seizure" means the vehicles are restricted and cannot be sold or transferred, but they may still be driven unless physically seized.
You need to follow up with the police to execute the seizure and notify Emirates Auctions to proceed with the valuation and sale.
For professional legal assistance and to expedite the process, please contact us, and we will guide you effectively.
Hello,
Seizure typically means that the vehicles are legally taken or blocked by the authorities (in this case, the police or relevant enforcement officers) and cannot be transferred, sold, or used.
It generally means the vehicles are not allowed to be driven until they are either returned or auctioned.
After the court authorizes the seizure, the next step should be for the police or execution officer to physically seize the vehicles and notify the owner that the vehicles are under seizure.
This may involve marking or impounding the vehicles. If the debtor is still using the vehicles after the seizure order, they may be in violation of the court order, and you have the legal right to request enforcement or report the violation to the authorities.
Hello,
Yes, generally, seizure in this context means the vehicles are impounded and cannot be legally driven. The police will locate the vehicles and physically take possession of them, usually by towing them to a designated impound lot.
Apart from that the vehicle registration cards (mulkiya) are usually confiscated to prevent any further use or transfer of ownership.
Now you may follow up with the execution department, referencing the court's authorization for seizure and explicitly requesting them to:
- Coordinate with Dubai Police to physically seize the identified vehicles.
- Provide you with a timeline for the seizure process.
- Confirm the next steps after seizure (valuation and notification to Emirates Auctions).
If you need further clarification, you may ask us.
Dear Client,
Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will assist you in this matter.
Contact the court to confirm that your seizure authorization has been communicated to the police, and follow up with Dubai Police for updates on the vehicle status.
Keep detailed records of all communications. Seizure means the vehicles cannot be driven until resolved legally.
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ABDUL WAHIED
Hello,
In your case, the term “seizure” refers to a restriction placed on the traffic file, meaning the vehicles cannot be registered, renewed, or transferred, and if stopped by authorities at any location, they may be subject to seizure.
However, if you know the actual location of any of these vehicles, you can inform the police and request them to execute the physical seizure as per the court’s authorization.
Once the vehicles are seized by the police, the process of valuation and auctioning can proceed through Emirates Auctions.
Dear Questioner,
Seizure means the vehicles are legally restricted from being used, transferred, or sold. To proceed, coordinate with Dubai Police to implement the seizure and ensure the vehicles are impounded.
Once seized, request valuation to determine their market value and notify Emirates Auction to initiate the sale process.
If further assistance is required, feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Mohammad Salah
Legal Consultant
Once you are sure that the vehicles are officially impounded and registered in the system, send the police report to the court to update the enforcement file.
Follow up with the auction company to complete the vehicle evaluation and prepare for the public auction.
You should promptly contact law enforcement with your court authorization for vehicle seizure, confirm the vehicles' locations and statuses, complete the necessary notifications, and prepare for the auction process post-seizure, while considering legal representation for assistance throughout the procedure.
