Port Blair, Dec. 21: It has been observed that despite several directions issued by concerned authorities, truck operators are still plying their Heavy Goods Vehicles during school hours i.e 0730 to 0830 hrs & 1400 hrs to 1500 hrs. Plying of trucks during schools has been prohibited by Deputy Commissioner vide DC notification No. F.NO.9-170/LS-10/PF-1/9732 dated 15/12/2015. It is, therefore directed that all the truck operators should adhere with above the notification else necessary action as per law will be taken.

Further, it has been observed that the Heavy Goods Vehicles and pick up vans are carrying goods/iron rods/pipes in a dangerous/hazardous manner which violates the provision of the 111(b) AN MVR/190(3) MV (Amendment) Act, 2019. Hence, the drivers/operators of the HGV/pick up vans are directed to strictly abide by the above provision while carriage rods/pipes/goods, otherwise strict action will be taken and licence will be suspended for a period of three months.