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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Barwani transport officer, RTO agent booked on bribery charges
Barwani: Indore-based Lokayukta police on Wednesday booked a district transport officer and an RTO agent on charges of bribery. Lokayukta police inspector Pratibha Tomar told mediapersons on Wednesday evening, "We booked district transport officer Reena Kirade and RTO agent Vivek Maltare under section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Amendment Act and 61 (2) of BSA. Acting on a complaint from RTO agent Chetan Sharma, we caught another RTO agent, Vivek Maltare, red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 in Anjad town of Barwani district." Tomar said that Chetan Sharma had applications pending for issuing and renewing licences for some people and to clear these applications, Barwani's district transport officer (ARTO) Reena Kirade and agent Vivek Maltare were demanding Rs 30,000 from him. Sharma made a complaint to the superintendent of police of Lokayukta Police, she added.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
17 modified food vehicles get licence cancellation notices for blocking traffic
Indore: In a concerted effort to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety, Indore regional transport office has issued notices to 17 modified vehicles being used for selling juice and other food items on city streets, to cancel their licences. These vehicles, often parked on side walks and roadsides, significantly impede traffic. The action was taken on the directives of collector Asheesh Singh during a recent road safety committee meeting, where he called for strict measures against illegally modified vehicles. Following the order, the municipal corporation provided the transport department with a list of 17 such vehicles seized during anti-encroachment drives. Consequently, the transport department issued notices to owners of these vehicles, demanding a response within seven days. Vehicle owners are required to appear at transport office with their vehicles and documents within the stipulated period. If a vehicle is found to be illegally modified during inspection, its registration will be cancelled. Vehicle owners must also present all relevant documents. ARTO Rajesh Gupta confirmed that notices have been issued to all vehicles on the list received. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вот что поза во сне говорит о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo Among the vehicles identified, six are registered in other states, specifically Gujarat and Maharashtra. ARTO Gupta stated that information regarding these interstate vehicles has been retrieved from the 'Vahan' portal. To facilitate registration cancellation, letters will be sent to the respective transport departments in those states. All vehicle details have been extracted from the portal, and notices have been dispatched to their registered addresses. This initiative is part of a broader directive from the district administration to take action against all vendors selling goods from vehicles on city footpaths and roads. Going forward, modified vehicles found in violation will be seized, and their registrations will be cancelled. Collector Asheesh Singh specifically ordered this action during the ongoing crackdown on footpath encroachments.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Post Lucknow bus blaze: 47 buses seized, ₹30L fined in Noida
Noida The Gautam Budh Nagar Transport Department has seized 47 private passenger buses and issued challans totalling nearly ₹30 lakh to 35 of them for rules' violations, officials said on Monday. The step followed an Uttar Pradesh transport commissioner directive issued in the light of a Delhi-bound private sleeper bus, running without permit, catching fire on the outskirts of Lucknow on May 15, leaving five people dead. 'Following the directive, we formed a five-member team under the supervision of the assistant regional transport officer (ARTO - Enforcement) and conducted intensive checks on May 15, 16, and 17,' said Gautam Budh Nagar ARTO Siyaram Verma. 'We are currently conducting a drive against autos and will continue the drive against buses every month with a fortnight's gap, to prevent any untoward incidents,' the ARTO added. The transport department's investigation found that bus owners and operators were overloading their vehicles beyond the prescribed capacity. Such violations significantly increase the risk of accidents, officers said. 'All regional RTOs have been instructed to check buses in accordance with the Bus Body Code — a regulatory framework that lays down uniform technical guidelines for the design, construction, and approval of bus bodies built on chassis by authorised bus body builders,' said UP transport commissioner B N Singh, adding that permits will be cancelled if any bus is found violating the rules. 'ARTOs have been instructed to carry out thorough inspections during the fitness certification process. This includes verifying the Registration Certificate (RC), insurance documents, Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, road tax receipts, permit documents, chassis and engine number, engine performance, starting condition, exhaust emissions, and other parameters to ensure that buses meet safety and regulatory standards,' Singh added. Meanwhile, the investigation in the Lucknow bus incident revealed that an additional seat had been installed near the driver's cabin, blocking the main exit and making it difficult for passengers to escape. Preliminary findings suggest that the fire was caused by a short circuit, and the bus's emergency exit failed to open during the blaze. According to Noida transport department data, there are nearly 5,000 private buses registered with the Transport Department, in addition to 1,900 school buses in the district.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
In 3 days, 47 buses seized and 35 fined for flouting fitness norms
Noida: UP transport commissioner BN Singh has directed all assistant regional transport officers (ARTOs) across the state to crackdown on buses that are operating without fitness certificates or have made modifications in vio;ation of Bus Body Code. The directive came after five people died when a Delhi-bound private sleeper bus caught fire in the early hours of Thursday in Lucknow. The bus allegedly had no valid permit or fitness certificate since Oct 2023 and had made illegal modifications. According to Singh, some bus owners and operators overload their vehicles beyond the prescribed capacity, which increases risk of accidents. "All ARTOs must check buses in accordance with the Bus Body Code—a regulatory framework that lays down uniform technical guidelines for the design, construction, and approval of bus bodies built on chassis by authorised bus body builders. If any violations are found, the permits of such buses will be cancelled," he said. After the directive was issued on May 16, the transport department has seized 47 private passenger buses and issued challans totaling Rs 30 lakh against 35 others. "Following the directive, we formed a five-member team under the supervision of ARTO (enforcement) and conducted intensive checks at different places and seized 47 buses and fined 35 others," said Siyaram Verma, ARTO (administration). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The ARTOs have also been instructed to carry out thorough inspections also during the fitness certification process. This includes verifying the Registration Certificate (RC), insurance documents, Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, road tax receipts, permit documents, chassis and engine number, engine performance, starting condition, exhaust emissions, and more to ensure that buses meet safety and regulatory standards. Noida has nearly 5,000 buses registered with the transport department, including 1,900 school buses. Thursday's incident occurred around 5am on the outer ring road near Kisan Path in Lucknow's Mohanlalganj area. Media reports said that the bus was carrying 80 passengers at the time. When the fire broke out, the driver and conductor reportedly fled the scene, leaving passengers trapped inside. Passersby assisted fire officials and police in rescuing many passengers by breaking the bus windows. Investigation revealed that an additional seat had been installed near the driver's cabin, which blocked the main exit and made it difficult for people to escape. Preliminary findings suggest that the fire was caused by a short circuit, and it was also noted that the bus's emergency exit failed to open during the incident, officials said.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Three-day drive to crack down on illegal, overloaded buses in GB Nagar
The Gautam Budh Nagar transport department is conducting a three-day enforcement drive from May 15 to 17 against unauthorised and overloaded buses across the district. On Thursday, on the first day of the drive, the department seized 25 buses, nine from Morna depot alone, officials said. The campaign, which ends on May 17, aims to curb violations of the Motor Vehicles Act, with a sharp focus on passenger safety and regulatory compliance. The enforcement teams, including ARTOs and Passenger Tax Officers, are conducting intensive checks at high-traffic locations such as Yamuna Expressway, Mahamaya Flyover, Sector 37, and Pari Chowk. 'The safety of commuters is non-negotiable. We have directed the transport department to take strict action against any unauthorised or overloaded buses operating in the district. Regular monitoring and sustained enforcement will continue to ensure compliance,' said Manish Kumar Verma, district magistrate, Gautam Budh Nagar. The primary goal is to identify and act against buses operating without valid permits and those exceeding prescribed seating capacity, said assistant regional transport officer (enforcement) Udit Narayan Pandey, who is overseeing the campaign. Such vehicles are not only a threat to road safety but also compromise the comfort and rights of passengers, officials said. Transport department officials said that strict penalties will be imposed under relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, and repeat offenders could face cancellation of their vehicle permits. Additionally, drivers found speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, or operating while sleep-deprived will risk having their licenses revoked. 'The three-day drive is focused on identifying and penalizing buses operating without valid permits or carrying passengers beyond capacity. Such practices directly endanger lives and violate transport regulations. We urge passengers to avoid overcrowded vehicles and cooperate with authorities in ensuring safer journeys,' said ARTO (enforcement) Pandey. The transport department has appealed to commuters to use only Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses or other legally permitted private operators. 'We urge passengers to board only those buses that are legally permitted and within capacity limits. Public cooperation is crucial in making our roads safer and the transport system more efficient,' added the ARTO.
