Port Blair, April 5: It has been observed that several instances have come to the notice wherein permit holders are not plying their auto rickshaws instead they are hiring drivers to ply their auto rickshaws which is a violation under section 66/192 (A) Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act, 2019. Apart from challan, the challan will be forwarded to RTO for suspension/cancellation of permit. This rule is enforced against those Auto rickshaw owners, on whose permit the above mentioned clause is stated.
In this regard, to create awareness amongst Auto rickshaw owners/drivers, a meeting was convened on 29/03/2023 with Auto Rickshaw Union leaders under the chairmanship of Shri. Ajay Kumar Rai, DANIPS, Dy. SP (Traffic)/DHQ to discuss the same & various other traffic issues in respect of auto rickshaws. During the meeting they have also been directed the following:
1) Auto rickshaw shall only ply as per fare meter once the new fare meter is issued by Civil Supplies.
2) Drivers of auto rickshaw have been directed not to indulge in drunken driving.
3) Not to misbehave with passengers.
4) Parking shall only be done at designated auto rickshaw parking.
5) Wearing of uniform is mandatory while driving auto rickshaws.
Hence, all the auto rickshaw owners & drivers are advised to adhere with the above directions & general public are hereby advised, if any auto rickshaw’s drivers are found violating traffic rules they may lodge their complaint at the following sites of A&N Traffic Police and necessary action would be taken against them.
Traffic Control Room Number: 03192-243812
WhatsApp: 9531892228
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ANTrafficPolice