Taking cognizance of gross violation of traffic safety norms by a Mini Bus by resorting to overloading and rash driving, the Motor Vehicle Department Samba has issued a show cause notice to the owner of the Passenger Vehicle. As per the ARTO Samba, the action was initiated after a video clip was circulated in social media showing an overloaded vehicle bearing Reg No JK21B5245, with passengers hanging and sitting on the rooftop in gross violation of M.V Act 1988 and CMV Rules 1989.
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The show cause notice has been issued by ARTO Samba against the owner of that mini bus with the stipulation that the reply shall reach the office within a period of three days (3days). In case of failure to respond, the Route Permit of the minibus will be suspended/ cancelled.
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Meanwhile that mini bus has been blacklisted in VAHAN portal till Explanation/reply is received from the owner of the mini bus.
