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  • Use ‘Google Maps’ To Avoid ‘Loot’ From Auto-Drivers: RTO Kashmir

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    SRINAGAR: In order to curb overcharging by auto-rickshaw drivers in Srinagar city, the Regional Transport Officer Kashmir has urged the public to use Google Maps to check their travel distance and pay according to the rates set by the transport department. Several complaints have been received about drivers overcharging passengers without justification.

    According to Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, a rate list is readily available on the transport department’s website. For the first 2 kilometres, commuters should pay Rs 39 to the auto-rickshaw driver, and after that, the driver can charge Rs 17 per kilometre. “In this era of technology, it is not difficult for people to assert their rights. Commuters can simply use Google Maps to monitor travel distance,” said Bukhari.

    There are over 3500 auto-rickshaws in the city, making it challenging for the RTO Kashmir to hold drivers accountable on a daily basis. “Before taking a seat in an auto-rickshaw, commuters should check the travel distance. Google Maps will assist them, and they should pay based on the total distance travelled. For example, when travelling from Dalgate to Lal Bazaar, use Google Maps to determine the distance and pay the driver accordingly,” Bukhari said.

    Any violations by auto drivers can be reported to the Regional Transport Office, and action will be taken, said Bukhari. While there is a proposal to install meters in autos, the use of Google Maps is the best option for commuters in the absence of a fare meter, he added. “I appeal to the public to make use of technology, know about the distance they travel, pay Rs 39 for the first 2 kilometres, and add Rs 17 for subsequent kilometres. Education is key, and the general public must assert their rights,” Bukhari concluded. [KNT]

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Unregistered Vehicles On Roads To Face Hefty Fines, Imprisonment Under MVA

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    SRINAGAR: In view of rising instances of unregistered vehicles plying on the roads, the Regional Transport Officer Kashmir has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to address the same.

    According to the SOPs, the first offence of an unregistered vehicle being found on roads will be met with a ₹5,000 penalty under the Motor Vehicles Act, while the second offence will result in a ₹10,000 fine or a prison sentence for the owner which may extend to one year, or both.

    Additionally, non-display of registration mark on High Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) will be similarly punishable.

    “The showrooms must adhere to the rule of releasing vehicles with registration numbers on HSRP without fail. In case it is found that dealers have violated this norm, not only will the face penalty under MVA, but they will be held liable for any crimes committed using such vehicles”, an RTO official said.

    To ensure uniform implementation of laws, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been put in place. These SOPs require enforcement teams to record and preserve evidence of vehicles without registration numbers by taking photos or videos.

    Furthermore, enforcement teams must also prepare a daily report of vehicles fined or impounded and send it to the control room.

    Additionally, a fortnightly report of all vehicle challans/impounds, along with their respective Supplier Dealers, shall be presented to RTO/ARTO. This report can then be used to take action against the dealers, which may include forfeiture of their security deposits. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • RTO Warns Against Vehicle Sales, Registration To Minors

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    SRINAGAR: Authorities in the Regional Transport office here on Friday asked all the registered dealers, officers, officials of the Motor Vehicle Department and insurance agencies not to make any sale, purchase or register any vehicle involving a minor.

    A circular, issued by the Office of the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Kashmir, reads that it has observed that motor vehicle dealers have sold and registered motor vehicles in the name of minors, which amounts to a violation of Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

    In the circular, it is underlined that under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, any sale agreement executed with a minor is deemed void ab initio, adding that a registered motor vehicle along with its registered owner is a legal person and in case of violation of provisos of motor vehicle laws and rules made thereunder, by any such vehicle invokes penal action against the owner.

    “Now, therefore, in the interest of law and justice, it is enjoined upon all the registered dealers, officers/officials of the motor vehicle department, the general public, insurance agencies, and other stakeholders, not to make any sale/purchase or to register any vehicle involving a minor,” the order reads. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Don’t make sale, purchase or register any vehicle to minors: RTO

    Don’t make sale, purchase or register any vehicle to minors: RTO

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    Srinagar, Apr 28: Authorities in the Regional Transport office here on Friday asked all the registered dealers, officers, officials of the Motor Vehicle Department and insurance agencies not to make any sale, purchase or register any vehicle involving a minor.

    A circular, issued by the Office of the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Kashmir, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), reads that it has observed that motor vehicle dealers have sold and registered motor vehicles in the name of minors, which amounts to a violation of Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

    In the circular, it is underlined that under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, any sale agreement executed with a minor is deemed void abinitio, adding that a registered motor vehicle along with its registered owner is a legal person and in case of violation of provisos of motor vehicle laws and rules made thereunder, by any such vehicle invokes penal action against the owner.

    “Now, therefore, in the interest of law and justice, it is enjoined upon all the registered dealers, officers/officials of the motor vehicle department, the general public, insurance agencies, and other stakeholders, not to make any sale/purchase or to register any vehicle involving a minor,” the order reads—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Parimpora Harassment Case: RTO Kashmir Cancels RCs Of Two More Vehicles

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    SRINAGAR: The transport authorities in Kashmir ordered the suspension and cancellation of two more Registration Certificates (RCs) on Wednesday for “involved vehicles” in response to a case involving alleged harassment. The case pertains to allegations made by a family from the Srinagar outskirts that a group of boys riding two-wheelers harassed them.

    By exercising powers under Section 54 of the MVA, 1988, the office of the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir issued two separate orders calling for the suspension of the registration certificate of vehicle number JK01AS-1158 with immediate effect and the cancellation of the RC of vehicle number JK01AR-1634 for one year.

    Meanwhile, the RTO Kashmir exercised powers under Section 180 of MVA, 1988, and imposed a penalty of Rs 5,000 upon Mehraj Din Ganaie, the present owner and possessor of the vehicle used in the “offence,” for allowing his vehicle to be driven by a person who did not possess a valid driving licence.

    The order stated that “Hial Mehraj is complicit in the offence and has acted irresponsibly, not only allowing his vehicle No: JK01AS-1158 to be used in contravention of the provisions of this MVA, 1988, but also allowing his son Mr Hazik Mehraj, a juvenile to drive his vehicle.”

    Last month, a video went viral on social media in which a family traveling in a car was seen seeking help while a group of youths on scooters chased and allegedly attacked them in the Parimpora area of Srinagar. Following the incident, Srinagar Police arrested the group of youths. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • RTO Penalises Parents Of Two Boys Involved In Parimpora Road Rage

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    SRINAGAR: Regional Transport Officer Srinagar has penalised parents of two boys and also suspended registration of a two-wheeler involved in creating nuisance, attacking and harassing a family on road in Parimpora area of Srinagar on March 27 this year.

    According to two separate order copies, RTO Kashmir has penalised parents of two boys for Rs 5,000 each for being involved in a heinous crime and creating nuisance on the road.

    As per the order, RTO Kashmir has penalised Hilal Mehraj of Mir Mansoor Colony Srinagar and Abdul Hamid Bazaz of Rampora Chattabal for allowing their juvenile sons to drive two-wheelers without possessing a valid license.

    “In exercise of powers under section 180 of MVA, 1988, a penalty of Rs 5000 each is imposed upon Hilal Mehraj and Abdul Hamid Bazaz, owners of the vehicle used in offence, for causing and permitting his vehicle to be driven by a person who did not possess a valid driving license,” reads the order.

    It also added in exercise of powers under section 53 of MVA, 1988, the registration certificate of vehicle No: JK01AS-7723 is hereby suspended with immediate effect, with the direction to surrender the original Registration certificate in this office.

    Meanwhile, RTO Kashmir said the action has been taken so that it would act as a deterrent for others and such incidents are prevented from happening in the future.

    Notably, on March 27 Srinagar police had arrested nine persons for harassing and attacking a family on road in Srinagar. Video of the incident had also gone viral on different social media platforms. (KNS)

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Ensure Smooth Traffic Movement On Juma-tul-Wida: RTO To Transport Associations

    Ensure Smooth Traffic Movement On Juma-tul-Wida: RTO To Transport Associations

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    SRINAGAR:  In order to ensure the smooth and hassle-free transport service for devotees on the observance of Jummat-ul-Vida (the last Friday of Ramadan) on April 14, the regional transport authorities on Wednesday directed all the transport associations and unions of the Kashmir division to ensure availability of the adequate number of big, medium and mini buses.

    Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir has directed all the transport associations and unions to ensure the availability of bus service from Parimpora and district routes towards Hazratbal, Jinab Sahib Soura, Kalashpora and Jamia Masjid Srinagar for the convenience of the general public and devotees.

    An order issued by the Office of the Regional Transport Officer Kashmir, states that apart from the service from Parimpora to Hazratbal, Lal Chowk to Hazratbal via Rajouri Kadal, Brain/Nishat/Shalimar to Hazratbal and Buchpora, Soura to Hazratbal, transport unions have been directed to ensure additional transport arrangements for the day.

    “For smooth and hassle-free celebration of Jummat-ul-Vida on 14-04-2023, all the Transport Associations/ Unions of Kashmir Division are hereby directed to ensure availability of the adequate number of Big Buses/ Medium Buses/ Mini Buses from Parimpora and District routes falling in western areas towards Hazratbal, Jinab Sahib Soura, Kalashpora, Jamia Masjid Srinagar, for the convenience of general public/ devotees,” it reads.

    According to the order, Jammu Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) has also been asked to adequately operate its fleet as per the past practice for the convenience of devotees and to ensure the availability of buses inter-alia from Lal Chowk to Hazratbal, Jinab Sahib Soura, Jamia Masjid, and to all important places witnessing large congregation.

    The RTO Kashmir through the order has urged all the Assistant Regional Transport Officers – Anantnag, Baramulla, Bandipora, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Kulgam, Pulwama, and Shopian  to ensure the availability of adequate transport arrangements for the general public on the eve of the Jummat-ul-Vida.(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • RTO Kashmir Realises Revenue Of More Than 300 Cr In 2022-23

    RTO Kashmir Realises Revenue Of More Than 300 Cr In 2022-23

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    SRINAGAR: Regional Transport Office Kashmir has generated revenue of Rs 313.47 Crores in the financial year 2022-23, marking a growth of 20 percent over the previous financial year 2021-22.

    This was informed in a meeting chaired by Additional Transport Commissioner, Reyaz Ahmad Sofi and was attended by RTO Kashmir and ARTOs of all 10 districts of Kashmir division.

    It was informed that the total revenue includes Rs 237.45 Cr of the token tax, Rs 14.87 Cr of licenses fee, Rs 9.41 Cr passenger tax, besides Rs 1.95 Cr. compounding fee from the motorists for violation of various traffic rules.

    With a special focus on the passenger tax, a significant growth of 630 percent was registered in the year 2022-23 by the department.

    Additional Transport Commissioner congratulated the officers and officials of the department for crossing 300 Crore milestone and all the officials of the MVD Kashmir were asked to work with double enthusiasm for the year 2023-24 and continue this growth story.

    It was revealed that during the financial year 2022-23, 64032 new vehicles were registered. Also, 2174 fresh Permits were issued and 24420 Permits renewed, 6078 fresh Fitness Certificates were issued and 30875 renewed, 35018 fresh Driving licenses were issued and 62388 renewed, besides 7912 cases of vehicle transfer cases were completed in the financial year.

    It was given that 55 driving licenses, 92 Registration Certificates of vehicles, and 106 Commercial Permits were suspended or canceled over the year under review for various repeated offences under the Motor Vehicles Act.

    “Collection of taxes and fees from motorists and fines for traffic offences has become smooth and easier and compliance has also improved after the introduction of online services and online payment systems. Besides, we have strengthened the patrolling on roads despite meagre human resources” said Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, Regional Transport officer, Kashmir.

    He said that the transport department is on the path of progress with transparent and seamless policies and the department would further put it on a high growth trajectory.

    Additional Transport Commissioner directed the transport officials for strict enforcement of Motor Vehicle Act and Rules on road safety by checking over-speeding, rash driving, monitoring the overloading and enhancing revenue collection by preventing evasion of road tax, permit and fitness renewals, etc.

    RTO Kashmir emphasized that a smooth and reliable public transport system for convenience of the general public should be the priority and stated such a move could significantly reduce the number of cars on the roads and solve the traffic issues in Srinagar city and other towns of the valley. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • RTO Kashmir realises revenue of more than Rs 300 Cr in 2022-23

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    Srinagar, April 06: Regional Transport Office Kashmir has generated revenue of Rs 313.47 Crores in the financial year 2022-23, marking a growth of 20 percent over the previous financial year 2021-22.

    This was informed in a meeting chaired by Additional Transport Commissioner, Reyaz Ahmad Sofi and was attended by RTO Kashmir and ARTOs of all 10 districts of Kashmir division.

    It was informed that the total revenue includes Rs 237.45 Cr of the token tax, Rs 14.87 Cr of licenses fee, Rs 9.41 Cr passenger tax, besides Rs 1.95 Cr. compounding fee from the motorists for violation of various traffic rules.

    With a special focus on the passenger tax, a significant growth of 630 percent was registered in the year 2022-23 by the department.

    Additional Transport Commissioner congratulated the officers and officials of the department for crossing 300 Crore milestone and all the officials of the MVD Kashmir were asked to work with double enthusiasm for the year 2023-24 and continue this growth story.

    It was revealed that during the financial year 2022-23, 64032 new vehicles were registered. Also, 2174 fresh Permits were issued and 24420 Permits renewed, 6078 fresh Fitness Certificates were issued and 30875 renewed, 35018 fresh Driving licenses were issued and 62388 renewed, besides 7912 cases of vehicle transfer cases were completed in the financial year.

    It was given that 55 driving licenses, 92 Registration Certificates of vehicles, and 106 Commercial Permits were suspended or canceled over the year under review for various repeated offences under the Motor Vehicles Act.

    “Collection of taxes and fees from motorists and fines for traffic offences has become smooth and easier and compliance has also improved after the introduction of online services and online payment systems. Besides, we have strengthened the patrolling on roads despite meagre human resources” said Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, Regional Transport officer, Kashmir.

    He said that the transport department is on the path of progress with transparent and seamless policies and the department would further put it on a high growth trajectory.

    Additional Transport Commissioner directed the transport officials for strict enforcement of Motor Vehicle Act and Rules on road safety by checking over-speeding, rash driving, monitoring the overloading and enhancing revenue collection by preventing evasion of road tax, permit and fitness renewals, etc.

    RTO Kashmir emphasized that a smooth and reliable public transport system for convenience of the general public should be the priority and stated such a move could significantly reduce the number of cars on the roads and solve the traffic issues in Srinagar city and other towns of the valley. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • RTO Kashmir All Set To Start Integrated Bus Service On 11 Routes

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    SRINAGAR: After the completion of the route integration plan, traffic authorities in Kashmir are ready to commence bus services on 11 routes in Srinagar, officials stated on Monday.

    The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) for Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, announced that they are prepared to initiate the bus service on 11 routes with a fleet of 185 minibuses. Officials from the department and transport associations will be present at every station..

    “We have completed the route integration process and from tomorrow we are going to start a full-scale bus service on 11 routes,” he said.

    The RTO Kashmir has sent a letter to all Mini-Bus Transport Unions/Associations instructing them to operate Mini/Medium-Buses on specific routes from 04-04-2023 between 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. The letter also requires the vehicles to display a Route Plate indicating the route number, measuring at least 1 foot by 9 inches.

    “As far as your internal arrangements are concerned, you may pool in your vehicles onto these routes in the proportion of your existing vehicle fleets affiliated with respective unions/associations. It may also be noted that this route arrangement is also subject to change, on working efficiency, on public review and feedback,” stated the letter.

    The RTO Kashmir revealed that they have incorporated 10 JKSRTC buses on some routes, in addition to privately-owned mini buses. “The service will ply at a time interval of every 15-20 minutes on all routes,” he said, emphasizing the convenience for commuters. “I want people to come and avail of the services.”

    The RTO authorities in Kashmir have allocated 45 minibuses for circular route number seven (07), running from Qamarwari to the cement bridge, Noorbagh, Seki Dafar, NawaKadal, Rajouri Kadal, Bohri Kadal, Khanyar, Dalgate, Residency road, Lal Chowk, H.S.H.S, Jahangir Chowk, Batamaloo, Bemina crossing, and back to Qamarwari. “According to the newly framed integrated route plan,” this arrangement was made.

    Additionally, the route plan specifies that 10 minibuses have been assigned for route number three (03) from Pantha Chowk to Soura, and 20 minibuses for route number four (04) from Chadoora to Soura. Moreover, 15 minibuses are allocated for route number one (01) from Budgam bus stand to Hazratbal, 10 minibuses for route ten (10) from Panthachowk bypass to Narbal passing through the bypass road connecting JVC and children’s hospital, and 20 minibuses from Parimpora to Hazratbal.

    Last month, the RTO Kashmir authorities stated that they carried out the route integration exercise to streamline the public transport service arriving in Srinagar.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )