Rajouri motor vehicles department penalizes transport violators and seizes e autos during safety drive

RAJOURI, July 4, 2026 — The Motor Vehicles Department Rajouri carried out a comprehensive enforcement-cum-awareness drive across Rajouri town to ensure compliance with transport regulations, promote road safety, and protect the interests of commuters.

The drive was led by Assistant Regional Transport Officer Rajouri Ashiq Rafiq Malik alongside his enforcement team. Motor Vehicles Inspector Lakhvinder Singh and other department officials accompanied the ARTO during the operation.During the enforcement drive, around 85 e-autos were thoroughly checked for compliance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and other transport regulations.

The enforcement team seized three e-autos found violating the prescribed norms and issued 13 challans, which included 10 to e-autos and three to other vehicles. A total penalty of ₹32,000 was imposed on the violators.As part of the awareness initiative, the ARTO visited the Old Bus Stand and District Hospital area, where he directed e-auto operators to prominently display the approved fare list inside their vehicles and strictly refrain from charging passengers any amount beyond the notified fares.

During the inspection, the ARTO interacted with passengers to enquire about the fares being charged, assuring commuters that the department is committed to ensuring transparent fare practices and taking strict action against overcharging. He also appealed to all transport operators to comply with regulations, maintain proper documentation, and cooperate with the department to provide safe, reliable, and commuter-friendly services.