Announcement of the Operation of a Private Vehicle Technical Inspection Centre (IKTEO) Following Transfer to a New Owner

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



440cd4f7-7576-4944-996a-51c368ac0318 444775 Αναγγελία Λειτουργίας Ιδιωτικού Κέντρου Τεχνικού Ελέγχου Οχημάτων (ΙΚΤΕΟ) κατόπιν μεταβίβασης σε νέο ιδιοκτήτη

At a glance

Points of service

Regional units, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Directorate of Transport and Communications of the relevant Regional Unit

Digital provision points

Remote Points of service

Number of required documents

4

Fees

Provided without cost

Estimated Time

3 months

Description

The procedure concerns the announcement of the operation of a Private Vehicle Inspection Centre (I.K.T.E.O.), in the case of the transfer of the existing licence to a new owner. More specifically, it concerns the request for the issue of a new Confirmation of Lawful Operation after the transfer of the operating licence or Confirmation of Legal Operation of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre, by the former to the new owner. In this case, a Certificate of Legal Operation of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre is issued under the name of the new owner.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Directorate of Transport and Communications of the relevant Regional Unit

Related links

Notes

For the announcement of an operation of a Private Vehicle Inspection Centre (I.K.T.E.O.), following a transfer of the existing licence or a certificate of legal service from the former to a new owner, the competent Office shall grant a certificate of legal service issued under the name of the new owner, if the request is accompanied by all the required supporting documents and if the legal requirements are met, as provided for in par. 5 of article 8 of Joint Ministerial Decision F50/48597/5875/2009 (Β΄ 1975). For the procedure of transfer, and the corresponding templates of the application, the certificate of application and the certificate of legal operation, the provisions of the circular no. 27230/2888/2012 (ADA: B4ΛX1-KΔ) and the Joint Ministerial Decision 26640/2298/2014 (B 1302) shall apply. In the event of a change in the details of the establishment and the declared personnel. the transfer request is rejected and the procedure of the announcement of the operation of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre after the change is followed, as applicable.

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

Application - solemn declaration of the new owner

Notes:

According to Joint Ministerial Decision No. oik. 26640/2298/2014 (B 1302), models of applications are provided in Annex I (e.g. an application for the notification of commencement of operation of a Private Vehicle Control Centre).

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

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    Requirements

      Fees

        Related


        Means of redress or appeal:

        Other Special administrative appeals - Applications for treatment (Article 227 of Law 3852/2010)

        Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

        Tacit approval

        The decision may be appealed by anyone who has a legitimate interest before the Coordinator of the Decentralised Administration of the relevant Region (until the appointment of the Supervisor of a local authority), within a period of fifteen (15) days after he/she became aware of the decision, in accordance with the provisions of Articles 227 and 238 of Law 3852/2010 (Government Gazette 87 A), as amended by Articles 118 and 131 of Law 3852/2010 (Government Gazette 87 A). The same provisions provide for an application for remedy against both the decision and the omissions of legal action by the competent bodies, by anyone with a legitimate interest, within the same period of fifteen (15) days after having taken note of it.

        NACE

        • 52.29 Other transportation support activities
        • 71.2 Technical testing and analysis

        Output & Results

        Output

        Administrative Act

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Alternative titles

            Transfer of the licence or confirmation of legal operation of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre (I.K.T.E.O.), to a New Owner

            Official title

            Announcement of the Operation of a Private Vehicle Inspection Centre (I.K.T.E.O.) Following Transfer to a New Owner


            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (handwritten)

              Type

              Outgoing

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            • 1 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant (new owner) shall be a TAXISnet code holder.

              No No

            • 2 Building The data of the installation of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre, the license of which is to be transferred to a new owner, shall not have been changed and are still in accordance with the supporting documents accompanying the existing licence, as well as the existing staff remain as declared.


              No No

            • 3 Certification A Certificate, in accordance with the ISO 9001 quality management system standard, must have been issued under the name of the new owner, by an appropriately accredited body.


              No No

            • 1 Solemn Declaration issued by the former owner of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre. Solemn Declaration

              Solemn Declaration issued by the former owner of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

              Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

              Notes: The former owner of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre states that he/she transfers the licence or the certificate of legal operation of the Centre to a new owner. The procedure of issuing a solemn declaration by the person concerned can be done in the physical presence of the person liable or electronically. The link above provides a detailed description of the procedure for issuing a solemn declaration.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7320

            • 2 Solemn Declaration issued by the new owner of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre. Solemn Declaration

              Solemn Declaration issued by the new owner of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

              Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

              Notes: In the Head of Statement, the new owner of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre states that there has been no change in the elements of the installation and of the declared staff. The procedure for issuing a solemn declaration by the person concerned can be done in the presence of the debtor or electronically. This link provides a detailed description of the procedure for issuing a solemn declaration.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7320

            • 3 Solemn Declaration issued by the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre. Solemn Declaration

              Solemn Declaration issued by the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

              Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

              Notes: In the solemn declaration, the Officer of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre declares that there has been no change in the elements of the installation and of the declared personnel. The procedure for issuing a solemn declaration by the person concerned can be done in the presence of the debtor or electronically. This link provides a detailed description of the procedure for issuing a solemn declaration.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7320

            • 4 Quality Management System Certificate of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre according to ISO 9001. Certification

              Quality Management System Certificate of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre according to ISO 9001.

              Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

              Notes: The Quality Management System Certificate Private Vehicle Inspection Centre, according to ISO 9001, is issued in the name of the new owner, by an appropriate accredited institution of Greece or another Member State of the European Union. The Certificate is issued in accordance with the cases f and g, the certificate of par.1 of Article 37 of Law 2963/2001 (A268), as well as with the Circular No 20628/2206/2012 (AΔΑ: B49X1-ZCF) on Certification of Private Vehicle Inspection Centre, in particular as set out in paragraph 2 of the Certification, concerning appropriate accredited entities that can issue certification to Private Vehicle Inspection Centres.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • Law 34 και 36 2963 2001 268 Α

              Description Law 2963/2001 (VAT 268/A) on the ‘Organisation and operation of public passenger transport by bus, technical inspection of vehicles and land transport safety and other provisions’. Articles 34 and 36 of Law 2963/2001 relating to the establishment and operation of Private Vehicle Inspection Centres, are relevant, as amended and applicable.


            • Law 3 3919 2011 32 Α

              Description Title: Principle of professional freedom, abolition of unjustified restrictions on access to and exercise of professions. Article 3 provides: (a) the abolition of unjustified requirements of prior authorization for the pursuit of professions; and (b) the free exercise of professions after a period of three months following the notice of initiation accompanied by the legal supporting documents for the certification of statutory conditions, in accordance with the provisions in force on a case-by-case basis.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110100032

            • Joint Ministerial Decision 26640/2298 2014 1302 Β

              Description This Decision includes, inter alia, the simplification and incorporation of the procedure for the announcement of the operation of a Private Vehicle Inspection Centre (I.K.T.E.O.), as well as the procedure for changing the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre data, in the system of the Points of Single Contact (KEP-EKE).

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20140201302

            • Ministerial Decision 7 και 8 50/48597/5875 2009 1975 Β

              Description This Decision defines the terms and conditions for the granting of authorisation for the establishment and operation of Private Vehicle Inspection Centres (I.K.T.E.O.).

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20090201975

            • Circular 27230/2888 2012

              Description This circular provides instructions for the implementation of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette A 32), as amended by par. 16 of Article 4 of Law 4038/2012 (Government Gazette A 14), during the operation of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centres (I.K.T.E.O.). The circular describes the procedure for the opening of Private Vehicle Inspection Centres and provides standard application forms for the procedure. In particular, in paragraph 2 of the circular, a table is given with amendments to the existing provisions. Based on the circular, the requirement to establish and license the Private Vehicle Inspection Centres is deleted and shall be submitted to the competent authority.

              Legal references https://diavgeia.gov.gr/search?query=ada:%22%CE%924%CE%9B%CE%A71-%CE%9A%CE%9A%CE%94%22&page=0

              ΑΔΑ Β4ΛΧ1-ΚΚΔ

            • 1 Start the transfer process of a Private Vehicle Inspection Centre to a new Owner


              Description The Announcement of Transfer of I.K.T.E.O. operation to a new Owner, is made in accordance with the Notice of Transfer of I.K.T.E.O. 27230/2888/29.6.2012 (B4ΛX1-KΔ) circular, which simplifies the procedures of ministerial decision No.F50/48597/5875 (Government Gazette 1975 B 2009).

              Notes The interested party, in order to submit the transfer application, must have the required conditions and supporting documents, as defined in par. 5 of article 8 of the ministerial decision no. F50/48597/5875/2009 (B 1975).

              No No


            • 2 Receipt of an Announcement Request after a transfer of I.K.T.E.O. - Manual

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Receipt of the Announcement Application following the transfer of the authorisation IKT.O. from the former to the new owner, as well as the required supporting documents accompanying the application, as set out in Article 8(5) OF Ministerial Decision No. F50/48597/5875 (FEK 1975 B 2009), in a natural way.

              Notes In Annex I of Joint Ministerial Decision No oik. 26640/2298/2014 (B 1302) model announcement applications for Private Vehicle Inspection Centres as provided, as well as in Annex I to the Circular No 27230/288/2012 (ΑΔΑ: Β4ΛΧ1-ΚΚΔ). The title of the "APPLICATION - SOLEMN DECLARATION" shall be adapted accordingly to the announcement of the Transfer.

              Yes No


            • 3 Receipt of Request for an Announcement following a transfer of I.K.T.E.O. - Digital

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description Receipt of the Announcement Application following the transfer of the licence of operation for Private Vehicle Inspection Centres from the former to the new owner, as well as the required supporting documents accompanying the application, as set out in Article 8(5) of Ministerial Decision No. F50/48597/5875 (FEK 1975 B 2009), digitally.

              Notes In Annex I of Joint Ministerial Decision No 26640/2298/2014 (B 1302) model announcement applications for Private Vehicle Inspection Centres are provided as well as in Annex I to the Circular No 27230/288/2012 (ΑΔΑ: Β4ΛΧ1-ΚΚΔ). The title of the "APPLICATION - SOLEMN DECLARATION" shall be adapted accordingly to the announcement of the Transfer.

              Yes No


            • 4 Substantiveness Check - Application Protocol

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The competent department checks the completeness of the required documents and protocols the application for Announcement of Transfer.

              No No


            • 5 Acknowledgement of a Request after a transfer

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description The competent department, after checking the completeness and initial attachment of the application, issues to the interested party a Certificate of Submission of Transfer Request.

              Notes Annex I to the Decision No. oik. 26640/2298/2014 (B΄ 1302), templates of the announcement application are provided, e.g. the Announcement Application for Private Vehicle Inspection Centres, as well as in Annex I of the circular no. 27230/2888/2012 (ΑΔΑ: B4ΛX1-KΔ).

              No No


            • 6 Checking for assistance of all legal conditions

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The competent department within three (3) months from the application for the Announcement of Operation of I.K.T.E.O. after Transfer to the new Owner, checks the completeness of all legal requirements for the Transfer.

              Notes It should be noted that, according to the provisions of article 3 of Law No. 3919/2011 (FEK A 32), after the expiry of the above deadline (three months from the date of notification), the person concerned operates the business freely.

              No No


            • 7 Granting of the Legal Service attestation to the name of the new owner

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

              Description In the event that a competent authority, after the inspection, finds that all the requirements are met, it issues a Certificate of Legal Operation of the I.K.T.E.O. in the name of the new Owner, exclusively within a period of three (3) months from the date of submission of the request.

              Notes In Annex II of circular No. 27230/2888/29.6.2012 (Β4ΛΧ1-ΚΚΔ), the template of announcement application is given for the Certification of Legal Function, which may also be provided in the transfer of operation of Private Vehicle Inspection Centres.

              Yes No


            • 8 Rejection of Request for an Announcement following a transfer of I.K.T.E.O.

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description In case the competent authority finds that changes to the establishment or staff have been made, or that not all conditions for the announcement of the transfer of the authorisation of the IKTEO are fulfilled, it shall reject the request for transfer within three (3) months of the date of submission of the request. In the case of the determination of changes, the procedure for the notification of operation of the Private Vehicle Inspection Centre shall be followed after a change of installation details, as applicable.

              Yes Yes


            • 9 Notification of Legal Operation I.K.T.E.O.

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The competent department notifies the new Certificate of Legal Operation to the Directorates of Supervision and Control and the Information Technology and Electronic Systems Service of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, as well as to the relevant Police Authority and Fire Service.

              Yes Yes



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