Port Blair, Nov 13: The transport department today said that the department has observed that the provision of MV Act & Rules is being frequently violated by the vehicle owners. Vehicles fitted with multi-toned horns giving a succession of different notes or producing unduly, harsh, shrill, loud or alarming noise.
Instance have been reported of vehicles owners especially Stage Carriage Operators playing music systems in high volume causing inconvenience to the passengers onboard, distracting the driver and endangering the lift of other road users.
Reports have been received by Transport department of vehicles being plied under high beam causing inconvenience and danger due to dazzling light.
In spite of repeated warning complaints are being received of exorbitant charging of Autorickshaw fares without using fare meters.
“The violation will be viewed seriously, vehicle owners are hereby advised to refrain from such practices and comply strictly with the Provisions laid down under MV Act & Rules. Strict penal action/challan shall be made against erring vehicle owners. Autorickshaw Permit holders are finally warned that repeated violation will warrant actions for cancellation of Permits. General public are advised to send their complaints regarding exorbitant charging/ refusal to ply Autorickshaw to the Secretary (Transport), Director (Transport) or Secretary (STA), Directorate of Transport, Port Blair mentioning the registration number of Autorickshaw with details of complaint or the complaints can be registered in helpline Nos. 03192-240059/240062/230259, Traffic Section 243812 or whatsapp No. 9531905403, 9531802228,” a release from Transport Department said here today.
