Port Blair, Nov. 13: It has been observed that the provisions of MV Act & Rules are being frequently violated by the vehicle owners in the following ways:

Vehicles fitted with multi-toned horns giving a succession of different notes of producing unduly, harsh, shrill, loud or alarming noise.

Instance have been reported of vehicle owners especially Stage Carriage Operators playing music systems in high volume causing inconvenience to the passengers on board, distracting  the driver and  endangering the lives of road users.

Reports have also been received of vehicles piled under high beam causing inconvenience and danger due to dazzling light.

In spite of repeated warnings, complaints are being received of exhorbitant charging of Autorickshaw fares without using fare meters.

The violators will be viewed seriously. Thus vehicle owners are hereby advised to refrain from such practives and comply strictly with the Provisions laid down under MV Act & Rules. Strict penal actions/ challan shall be made against erring vehicle owners. Autorickshaw permit holders are finally warned that repeated violations will warrant action for cancellation of permits. 

General public have been advised to send their complaints regarding exhorbitant 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 the helpline numbers 03192-240059/ 240062/ 230259, Traffic Section (243812) or Whatsapp No. 9531905403, 9531802228.